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1. The Components of Sustainable AgricultureSustainable agriculture has become a rallying phrase for many concerned about agricultural profitability and environmental quality in the rural sector. Advocates of sustainable agriculture seem to be convinced that the policies and structure of the agricultural industry are responsible for increasing environmental problems, low farm profitability, declining farm numbers, and reduced quality of life in rural America. The agricultural popular press has published numerous stories about those concerned... |
2. Delivering Continuing Education to Ag Professionals- The Crop Adviser InstituteContinuing education is essential for agricultural professionals, whether required by a certifjmg organization or completed voluntarily as a supplemental educational opportunity. Agricultural continuing education has traditionally been delivered on-site, but temporal, geographical, and other constraints often prevent individuals from attending these courses. The Crop Adviser Institute (CAI) has been established to provide an alternative method of delivering continuing education. Implementation of... |