Research of the science of learning has unveiled the need to teach for understanding. In the same scope, it has been noted that students’ pre‐existing knowledge can affect how they acquire new knowledge. The need for action research became evident whe . . .

To allow students to reach the full potential of the three-ring agriculture education model, students must excel in all three categories: FFA (formally Future Farmers of America), Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and the classroom/laboratory. . . .

Theory suggests students with agriculture education and FFA backgrounds are more engaged in community service and leadership roles in their careers. Findings suggest FFA programs provide students opportunities to accept leadership roles that will posi . . .

Agriculture education programs do an excellent job of teaching youth leadership skills and knowledge though the three ring model of SAE, FFA and classroom instruction. Although these programs provide students with opportunities to succeed, there is a . . .

The purpose of this study was to investigate self-reported reasons why high school students (a) enroll in agriculture courses for the first time and (b) continue to enroll in agriculture courses during their fourth year of high school agricultural ins . . .