Kształcenie rolnicze w aspekcie przemian na wsi i w gospodarce żywnościowej

This paper addresses an important set of main economic and social considerations assigning new tasks for agribusiness schools serving under market economy conditions and presents influence Of State system transformation on changes in methods of agribusiness education management. Some important issues are raised as a result of this study. The resolution of these issues will determine the effectiveness of future agribusiness education. Firstly, fundamental structural changes in the agro-food sector are needed. Then agribusiness curriculum, quality of education and range of specialisation must be fitted into these changes. The point is that agricultural schools should not only graduate further farmers but also prepare the youth and the adults for successful careers in other sectors such as services provided for agriculture and rural areas, trade and processing. lt is very important that the graduates besides professional skills should gain methodical and interpersonal competencies, very helpful in their work as well as in social and family life. They should also represent high economic activity either on the labour market or in their own businesses. Additionally, they should be aware of the role natural environment plays in their life and the need to protect and secure this environment for future generations.