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MARKETING GRAIN INVESTMENT IN YOUR OWN EDUCATION 8 DAYS WELL EXCELLENT ORGANIZED & GOOD USE & LAID OUT. OF FUNDS IN I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THE GAMES AND FACTSIM TRADING. THEY TAUGHT ME THE MOST BECAUSE I ACTUALLY USED THE KNOWLEDGE TAUGHT. I ACTUALLY ENJOYED ALL I THINK THIS PROGRAM IS AS THE TRADER GAMES AT THE EXCELLENT. I WILL RECOMMEND IT NG. END OF THE SESSIONS. T O ALL WHO ASK. N AGRICULTURE INVOLVES NINJUST GROWING THEMARKETER CROP MARKETING OUR CROPS! MASTER CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO GET STARTED! ates improved on an average of 25 points on a 100 point scale. Influences regarding program registration included: supporting and growing the family business, helping farmer customers, gaining knowledge in line of work and relating with customers and coworkers, expanding knowledge in futures and options, and marketing cattle and learning a better way of selling crops for future success. Success of the Master Marketer program is measured by knowledge gained, strategies implemented and increased net farm income. Master Marketer graduates report a consistent increase in their understanding and willingness to use marketing concepts ranging from budget analysis, developing a marketing plan, general risk management and crop and livestock marketing strategies including futures and options. A special thanks is extended to Jimmy Roppolo of United Agricultural Cooperative, Inc., and the City of El Campo for their generous hospitality and many coordination efforts. 15