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Advanced Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship

Introduction

Advanced Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship is a project-based learning package of information, equipment, and supplies as well as suggested lesson plans. It was designed to be used as either a semester or a year-long project-based course.

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Course DescriptionFarm Works Software logo

This is a course in the role and characteristics of agricultural and related businesses in our economy. The purpose of this course is to:

  • provide a basis for making effective business decisions
  • setting goals
  • assessing and solving problems
  • determining financial progress and success
  • evaluating the management of resources
  • gaining skills useful in the diverse fields of agribusiness and entrepreneurship

The package is comprised of 14 units, each containing the following:

  • Unit Overviews - objectives, activities, and a materials list for each activity
  • Instructor Notes / Instructor Information – documents, Slide shows and notes for whole-group instruction as well as instructions for small group and individual student activities
  • Student handouts and tests - work sheets and suggested evaluation for each activity
  • Farm Works accounting software
  • Handheld computers for GPS/GIS precision agriculture management tools

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Course Outline

  • Unit 1
    Introduction to Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
  • Unit 2
    Developing Personal Financial Management
  • Unit 3
    Conducting a Business Inventory
  • Unit 4
    Using the Balance Sheet
  • Unit 5
    Using an Income Statement
  • Unit 6
    Preparing a Statement of Cash Flows
  • Unit 7
    Preparing a Statement of Owner Equity
  • Unit 8
    Analyzing Financial Performance
  • Unit 9
    Implementing Planning and Decision Making Procedures
  • Unit 10
    Explaining Business Borrowing/Investing Practices
  • Unit 11
    Managing Business and Self-Employment Taxes
  • Unit 12
    Applying Legal Concepts
  • Unit 13
    Using Management Information Systems
  • Unit 14
    Planning and Conducting Marketing

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Pricing

Lab Version Includes:

  • 20 station license for Farm Works Complete Suite
  • 2 - Ipaq/Navman combo GPS/GIS units
  • 1 - Instructor's guide

  • 1 - Media Cruiser Program CD

  • 1 - Media Cruiser Student CD (20-station license)

  • Resource texts and software

Requires MS Office - Not Included

Part #351000 - $7,803

Instructor's Demonstration Version Includes:

  • 1 - Farm Works Complete Suite
  • 1 - Ipaq/Navman combo GPS/GIS unit
  • 1 - Instructor's guide

  • 1 - Media Cruiser Program CD

  • Resource texts and software

Requires MS Office - Not Included

Part #351001 - $4,341

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