Course Descriptions
Agribusiness Economics 10090303 Basic knowledge of macro and micro economics will be taught, proficiency in developing basic cash flows, cost benefit analysis, enterprise analysis, budget development, profit loss statements and developing cost of production. Student should be able to develop adequate information for farm manager to analyze business proposals. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Dairy Herd Records & Analysis 10091328 dairy performance is analyzed through good record keeping and analysis. Students will become proficient in the use of PCDART, Dairy Comp 305, BoviSync and AgSource herd management programs. Students will also be exposed to other software systems and their applications. Course Typically Offered: Spring
Farm Business Planning 10090377 will explore good management techniques and economic principles, as well as the link to the decision-making process to develop the framework for successful farm operation and organization. Students will be exposed to the various compliance issues in the agriculture industry- from environmental to animal welfare. Students will develop the leadership skills needed to fulfill occupational, social, and civic responsibilities.( Prerequisite: 10-090-303, Agribusiness Economics) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Dairy Production Mgmt 10091379 This course is designed to bring all aspects of dairy management together( including, but not limited to: animal health, nutrition, production, housing, handling, management practices, technology, reproduction, economics, food safety, contracts and employability opportunities). Students will use critical thinking and problem solving techniques regarding multiple aspects of the dairy and the impacts seen on animal production / performance.( Prerequisite: 10-091-329, Livestock Housing and Equipment) Course Typically Offered: Spring
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