1. The Real World: A Youth Focused, Web-based, Production Agriculture Simulation Presented by: Dr. Jeff W. Howard Dr. Steven Klose Greg Kaase Texas Cooperative Extension Sponsored by: Southern Region Risk Management Education Center

2. Concept Concern about low number of youth entering production agriculture field. Concern about youth not fully appreciating the concept of risk management and choices Addressing these concerns via the WWW Theme of Career Investigation

3. Project Development Management Team Concepts to teach Website layout and accessibility Website content –Risk Education Financial and Economic Terms Definitions of Marketing Terms –Career Planning for Teens –Game Prototype

4. Focus Groups Youth reviewers Focus Group Suggestions –Visual feedback on sources of risk –Visual Appeal (pictures) –Longer Time Horizon –Management Choices –As real as possible (???) Game Demonstration

5. Future Plans Interactive Website Development (K2Share) Transition final prototype Presentations in the future Potential for partnering with other regions Implementation Spring 2006 Evaluation