completion of this course, students will have the necessary basic farm business skills to successfully complete upper level farm business management coursework and continue to explore the many careers in the farm business industry.
Agribusiness I
SWNa (1 semester, .5 credit, prerequisite none)
Agribusiness I explores the basic concepts of agribusiness. The course discusses the retail business of farm equipment, chemical, feeds and other agriculture supplies. The course explores agriculture cooperatives. Upon completion of this course, students will have the basic agribusiness skills needed to successfully complete the agribusiness II course, and explore the many career opportunities offered in agribusiness.
Agribusiness II
SWNa (1 semester, .5 credit, prerequisite Agribusiness I)
Agribusiness II complements the Agribusiness I course by exploring and emphasizing the requirements and skills necessary to start an agribusiness. The courses discusses whether one should start a new business, finding the right business, market potential, startup planning, obtaining capital, business management, recordkeeping and accounting, financial progress, business risk and liabilities, marketing and pricing products, business promotion, and managing employees. Upon completion of this course, the student will have gained valuable business management skills that along with other Farm Business Management courses will prepare students for a career in entrepreneurial agribusiness.
Plant Science
SWNa (1 semester, .5 credit, prerequisite none)
Plant Science explores plant growth concepts necessary for students who plan to study crop sciences, range science and other agronomy courses. The course discusses plant taxonomy, structure of plants, anatomy of plants, basic soil properties, essential nutrient requirements, photosynthesis, plant growth basics, propagation of plants, and the role of water in plants. Upon completion of this course, the student will have gained valuable plant growth skills that will prepare students for crop science courses and/or a career in the many areas of plant sciences and agronomy.