THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE COURSE IN AGRICULTURAL CURRICULUM

Capstone courses are being developed in colleges of agriculture in response to demands from agribusiness firms, students, and other university stakeholders. With data from a faculty survey, the factors affecting the success of capstone courses in agricultural economics as well as other agricultural disciplines are identified.

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