Advanced Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Package
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.
Course Description
This is a course in the role and characteristics
of agricultural and related businesses in our economy. The purpose
of this course is to teach students how to:
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provide a basis for making effective business
decisions
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set goals
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assess and solve problems
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determine financial progress and success
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evaluate the management of resources
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gain skills useful in the diverse fields of
agribusiness and entrepreneurship
The package is comprised of 14 units, each
containing the following:
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 unit
overviews - objectives, activities, and a materials list for
each activity
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instructor notes/information – documents,
slide shows and notes for whole-group instruction as well as
instructions for small group and individual student activities
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student handouts and tests - work sheets and
suggested evaluation for each activity
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Farm Works accounting software
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handheld computers for GPS/GIS precision
agriculture management tools
Course Outline
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Unit 1 Introduction to
Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
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Unit 2 Developing Personal
Financial Management
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Unit 3 Conducting a Business
Inventory
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Unit 4 Using the Balance Sheet
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Unit 5 Using an Income Statement
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Unit 6 Preparing a Statement of
Cash Flows
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Unit 7 Preparing a Statement of
Owner Equity
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Unit 8 Analyzing Financial
Performance
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Unit 9 Implementing Planning and
Decision Making Procedures
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Unit 10 Explaining Business
Borrowing/Investing Practices
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Unit 11 Managing Business and
Self-Employment Taxes
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Unit 12 Applying Legal Concepts
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Unit 13 Using Management
Information Systems
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Unit 14 Planning and Conducting
Marketing
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Instructor's Demonstration Version Includes:
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1 - Farm Works Complete Suite
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1 - Ipaq/Navman combo GPS/GIS unit
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1 - Instructor's guide
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1 -
Media Cruiser Program CD
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Resource texts and software
Requires MS Office - Not Included
Part #351001-749
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