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Item Assessment of young and beginning producer practices in Montana(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2019) Tintzman, Tyler William; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Shannon ArnoldThe agricultural industry is at a turning point regarding the labor force in the United States. The average age of the existing labor force continues to increase and fewer young and beginning farmers and ranchers (YBFR) are entering production agriculture. The purpose of this research was to gain a better understanding of the experience of YBFR entering production agriculture and the working challenges they are facing. This phenomenological research study utilized semi-structured interviews with active YBFR in Montana to examine their experiences. Following analysis, seven different themes surrounding the experiences of YBFR in Montana were revealed. 1. Access to land, capital, and equipment is a significant barrier for a YBFR to enter production agriculture. 2. Developing a network of peers and finding a mentor within production agriculture is a valuable tool for a YBFR. 3. The use of governmental YBFR programs has a positive impact on the experience. 4. Crop insurance is a valued risk protection tool for YBFR operations. 5. Support from family members and industry peers positively impacts the financial and intellectual experience of a YBFR. 6. Continuing formal and non-formal education on the latest technologies and industry practices can assist a YBFR in creating a competitive business. 7. A thorough understanding of production costs on an agricultural operation will allow a YBFR to make fact based, objective decisions that lead to a more profitable operation. In conclusion, these seven themes were shared across participants to explain what and how they experienced being a YBFR in Montana. Further research should be conducted to better understand the impact of networking, mentorship, and the costs of production.Item Career decisions of agricultural education teaching graduates(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 2017) Igo, Ethan Andrew; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Dustin PerryThe purpose of this study was to explore potential influences that shape agricultural education teaching graduates' career decisions. This purpose lends itself to three objectives: 1. Identify potential reasons behind an agriculture education teaching graduate's decision to not enter the profession. 2. Identify potential reasons behind an agriculture education teaching graduate's decision to leave the profession. 3. Identify potential reasons behind an agriculture education teaching graduate's decision to stay in the profession.Item A history of vocational agriculture in Montana through 1960(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1961) Owen, Donald O.Item Perception of Gallatin County 4-H members regarding animal projects(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1995) Dalbey, Matthew David; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: C. Van ShelhamerItem Factors affecting the implementation of agriscience programs in Montana(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1992) Cavey, Brian M.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: C. Van ShelhamerItem New directions for agriculture education in Montana and North Dakota(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1989) Carpentier, Dale Ray; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Douglas D. BishopItem Characteristics associated with quality supervised occupational experience programs in Montana(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1985) Gebhardt, Duane Allen; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Max L. AmbersonItem A follow-up of the 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1977 graduates of the College of Agriculture at Montana State University(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1979) Clayton, Roger BruceItem A study to examine why Montana vocational agriculture teachers leave teaching(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1985) Taylor, William Roger; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Douglas D. BishopItem Effectiveness of selected vocational agriculture public relations activities in five western states(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1985) Adams, Kenneth Earl; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: C. Van Shelhamer