Abstract
Agricultural education is basic to the development and maintenance of competency of development agents. The purpose of this research was to explore and describe empirically the perceived competency level of agricultural development agents working in four districts of North Gondar Administrative zone. Adescriptive survey type of research was conducted to determine competency level and training needs of 100 development agents in farming competency. Findings showed that development agents were slightly competent in their farming competency and they were in need of training in the use of their farming competences. Recommendations include (1) employers have to designed competence strengthen programs through seminars, workshops, and in-service training and (2) agricultural educators need fully implement practiceoriented training.
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