Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

090-310Farm Bus Planning & Risk Mgmt4Program studentEmphasizes management skills and concepts necessary for farming in today's changing technology and farm business financing. Organize and maintain farm business records, interpret and analyze the records to assist in making sound farm management decisions. Entire farming operation is assessed and plans are developed for future needs, goals and objectives.

090-320Land Use Management4Program studentPrepare for land use and nutrient management, develop plan for equipment maintenance and replacement, study alternative energy sources, implement a farm safety plan, and implement environmental land use recommendations. This course is designed for students who have already completed equivalent course in Farm Business Production Management program.

090-330Precisn Agronomics&EnergyMgmt4Program studentCrop management, including planning, planting, care, harvesting, storage, and marketing.

090-340Livestock Nutrition&Reproductn4Program studentApply livestock nutrition principles and complete a farm business analysis.

090-350Farm Bus Analysis&Mrkt Strat4Program studentComputerized financial records, credit, budgeting, farm estate planning, financial analysis, and risk management.

090-360Livestk Fac,Health&Biosecurity4Program studentDairy production including housing youngstock, breeding and sire selection, herd health, quality milk production, and marketing.

TOTAL CREDITS:24