A practical, historical guide to agricultural education in Oregon.
This 1914 manual lays out a complete state curriculum for teaching agriculture in public schools. It blends hands-on activities with reading and reference materials to help students explore farming, food production, and rural life through structured weekly topics and exercises.
Structured around real-world farming topics, the book offers clear lesson plans, activities, and suggested readings. It emphasizes observation, experimentation, and practical planning—from insect and bee study to landscape gardening and farmstead design—so students learn by doing and by consulting foundational references.
- Weekly topics and exercises on crops, animals, horticulture, and farm management.
- Hands-on activities like seed testing, water and waste disposal planning, and farmstead layout.
- Guidance on using reference bulletins and extension materials to deepen study.
- Insights into Oregon’s agricultural resources and the role of education in farming success.
Ideal for readers with an interest in historical agricultural education, early 20th‑century curriculum design, or Oregon’s farming heritage.