Agricultural Sciences Professor how-to

How to Design a Field Trial for a Class

Hands-on trials teach research.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Hands-on trials teach research. In short: pick; plan; lay, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Pick a question.

  2. Plan treatments and replications.

  3. Lay out plots.

  4. Assign student tasks.

  5. Collect data.

  6. Analyze together.

Safety reminders for agricultural sciences professors

  • Follow farm equipment safety
  • Use PPE with chemicals
  • Follow animal care rules
  • Protect student privacy

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