Name: Mitchell Tech
Address: 1800 East Spruce Street, Mitchell, SD, 57301, US
Telephone: 1.800.684.1969

Award: Advanced Certificate

Estate and Transition Planning

Sixth Semester

FBM	165	Preparing for Farm Transition	4 credits
This course provides the opportunity for the student to study the many aspects of farm business and/or family transition which occur in the typical farm business.

Fifth Semester

FBM	155	Evaluating Farm Estate Planning	4 credits
This course is an overview of legal issues affecting ownership, operation, and transfer for business operators and managers.

Fourth Semester

FBM	145	Legal Issues in Agriculture	4 credits
This course is designed for students who want to explore the legal issues surrounding estate planning including; taxation, family trusts, valuation of estate, gifting, transition, etc.

Third Semester

FBM	135	Analyzing Farm Tax Planning Data	4 credits
This course explores the implications of alternative tax management plans. The student will estimate farm business tax liability based on own records and develop a plan to make changes in final tax liability.

Second Semester

FBM	125	Labor Economics and Management	4 credits
This course will organize skills for effective management of farm employees and agribusiness personnel through development of; handbooks, compensation/incentive packages, individual expectations/evaluations, and team meetings.

First Semester

FBM	115	Implementation Farm Tax Planning	4 credits
This course will provide an introduction to the basics of tax law and tools affecting the farm operation and allow the producer to be better prepared for tax season.

Award: Certificate

Basic Program

Sixth Semester

FBM	161	Exam of the Context Sys Management	4 credits
Prepares students to develop improved farm system management procedures. Students will evaluate several years of an improved farm system analysis.

Fifth Semester

FBM	151	Integrating Info for Financial Plan	4 credits
Provides a long-term strategy for the student to maintain and enhance the farm business and personal financial goals.

Fourth Semester

FBM	141	Interpreting and Eval Finan Data	4 credits
Expands on preparation and evaluation of the farm business analysis. Provides continued guidance and improvement of business record close-out procedures, tax implications of managment decisions, and monitoring of farm business and family goals.

Third Semester

FBM	131	Managing and Modify Farm Syst Data	4 credits
Helps the student refine their farm business data system and will assist them with applying year-end procedures for farm business analysis. Students will improve accuacy in the following: farm enterprise analysis; tax planning and filing; and cash and liabilities checks.

Second Semester

FBM	121	System Mmgmt Data and Farm Analysis	4 credits
Continues to build on the fundamentals of farm business management. The student will complete a farm business financial and enterprise analysis. Sound financial record keeping is an integral component.

First Semester

FBM	111	Fundamentals of Farm Business Mgmt.	4 credits
Overview of the Farm Business Management program. Students will be introduced to goal setting, self- and business assessment, record keeping, and business projections to provide the fundamentals for personal and business management progress. Current issues affecting business management are an integral part of this course.

Award: Advanced Certificate

Farm Business Planning

Third Semester

FBM	133	Strategies in Farm System Data Management	4 credits
This course will help the student focus on long term strategies necessary to maintain and enhance the farm business and personal future financial goals. The student will complete the year by preparing for an accurate, usable business analysis

Sixth Semester

FBM	163	System Plans and Projections	4 credits
This course will enable students to identify the elements necessary to evaluate and create a strategic plan for their agribusiness systems. Students will focus on determining uses for the plan today and tomorrow and developing a plan to locate those team members necessary for strategic plan creation.

Fifth Semester

FBM	153	Trends in Business Planning	4 credits
This course is designed to teach the advanced analysis student to recognize past trends in business to draw conclusions as to future trends.

Fourth Semester

FBM	143	Examining Context System Management	4 credits
This course is designed to assist students in preparation of improved farm system management procedures. Students in the course will evaluate several years of an improved farm system analysis.

Second Semester

FBM	123	Interpreting and Evaluating Financial Data	4 credits
This course continues to expand on preparation and evaluation of the farm business analysis. The course provides continued guidance and perfection of business record closeout procedures, tax implications of management decisions, and continues to monitor farm business and family goals

First Semester

FBM	113	Interpreting Trends in Business Planning	4 credits
This course examines whole farm, enterprise, balance sheet, and inventory trends. Current analysis data is compared to historical data in making future farm business planning decisions. Financial ratios are used to indicate the farm financial structure.

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Award: Advanced Certificate

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Award: Certificate

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Award: Advanced Certificate

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