Agricultural Pesticides. An Instructional Unit for Teachers of Adult Vocational Education in Agriculture.

The proper use of agricultural pesticides is the major emphasis on the unit of instruction developed as a guide for use by teachers in planning and conducting young farmer and adult farmer classes. Seven lessons are included in the unit covering topical areas related to the utilization of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and the development of a comprehensive pest control program. Suggestions for teaching the lessons and suggested materials are presented. Teaching forms and a unit evaluation questionnaire are presented. (VA)