The Agricultural Economics Challenge: An online program where high school students learn economics and agriculture of the Salinas Valley

Authors

  • Leti Bocanegra
  • Margie Harrison–Smith

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v10i6.1248

Abstract

The National Steinbeck Center created a virtual farm online to teach high school students economic principles by using a local lettuce company as a model. This article traces the development of the program, offers an overview of the Agricultural Economics Challenge game as well as the challenges the Museum faces in implementing the program.

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Published

2005-06-06

How to Cite

Bocanegra, L., & Harrison–Smith, M. (2005). The Agricultural Economics Challenge: An online program where high school students learn economics and agriculture of the Salinas Valley. First Monday, 10(6). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v10i6.1248

Issue

Volume 10, Number 6 - 6 June 2005

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Articles

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