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.  
 

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.

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.

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.

Provides a long-term strategy for the student to maintain and enhance the farm business and personal financial goals.

Prepares students to develop improved farm system management procedures. Students will evaluate several years of an improved farm system analysis.