STUDENTS' KNOWLEDGE OF AND EXPECTED IMPACT FROM SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

摘要: Economically sound environmentally protective, and socially acceptable are the three widely advocated components of sustainable agriculture. The public expects farming to be responsible, farmers desire farm within more responsible boundaries. Research is being conducted identify agricultural practices that address all agriculture educational programs developed disseminate new knowledge. purpose this study was determine high school education students' self-assessed knowledge expected impact from respondents were 386 students 31 Iowa schools. Likert-type scales used measure impact. Students rated themselves as having limited practices, but high, especially for environmental social aspects. Students’ positive belief regarding provides a base upon which curriculum can help gain needed realize potential they see in