Applications in Farm Business Management Certificate

Applications in Farm Business Management Certificate

Program Information

The primary emphasis of the Farm Business Management Program is to assist farm families in meeting their business and personal goals through quality farm records and sound business decisions. This program is primarily taught at the student’s place of business, but classroom and group instruction are also very important. Individualized instruction is used to the fullest extent. Students are enrolled in the program on a continuous, part-time basis. Normal credit load is 10 credits per year, for the equivalent of 1/3 of a full-time college student. The instructor visits the farm on a regular basis and understands the strengths and weaknesses of each student’s business. Developing a set of sound farm records is the basis for the program. Primarily, computerized accounting is used to handle the complex records, which must be kept in an efficient farm business. At the close of the calendar year, these records are summarized by the instructor and a computerized business analysis is prepared for each student to show how well his/her business did financially during the year. Each student also receives an area Farm Business Analysis Summary, which allows them to compare their information with averages of other Farm Business Management students (farmers) in their local area and around the state. The Farm Business Management Program offering consists of five certificate programs. Each certificate program is 30 credits in length. These programs include Essentials of Farm Business Management, Applications in Farm Business Management, Advanced Farm Business Management, Current Issues, and Marketing Certificate.

Program Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

  • Evaluate farm business financial data;
  • Interpret trends to aid in business planning;
  • Develop strategies in farm system management; and
  • Complete strategic business planning annually.

Special Program Requirements

The Farm Business Management Program is designed for business owners, managers, and key employees of farm and agricultural business. In addition, individuals in the process of starting a farm or agricultural business may also enroll.

Admissions

The Farm Business Management Program is primarily offered as individualized instruction at the business. Classroom instruction is also offered on a limited basis. Normal credit load is 10 credits per year, for the equivalent of 1/3 of a full-time college student.

Employment Statistics

For more information regarding employment statistics, career salary information and estimated job growth, follow the resource links below:

https://apps.deed.state.mn.us/lmi/ces/
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Salary information from indeed.com

Program Course Requirements

Regular Discipline Courses
FBMT 2141 Interpreting & Evaluating Financial Data, 4 cr
FBMT 2142 Interpreting Trends in Business Planning, 4 cr
FBMT 2151 Strategies in Farm System Data Management, 4 cr
FBMT 2152 Integrating System Information for Financial Planning, 4 cr
FBMT 2161 Examination of the Context of Farm System Management, 4 cr
FBMT 2162 Refining Farm System Management, 4 cr

Student must choose an additional 6 credits from the
following courses:
FBMT 1233 Application of Productive Enterprise Info, 2 cr
FBMT 2203 Special Topics-General Farm Management, 1 cr
FBMT 2204 Special Topics-General Farm Management, 1 cr
FBMT 2210 Special Topics-Marketing, 1 cr
FBMT 2211 Special Topics-Marketing, 1 cr
FBMT 2222 Special Topics-Crops, 1 cr
FBMT 2224 Special Topics-Crops, 1 cr
FBMT 2228 Special Topics-Crops, 2 cr
FBMT 2229 Special Topics-Crops, 2 cr
FBMT 2233 Special Topics-Livestock, 1 cr
FBMT 2234 Special Topics-Livestock, 1 cr
FBMT 2235 Special Topics-Livestock, 2 cr
FBMT 2236 Special Topics-Livestock, 2 cr
FBMT 2237 Special Topics-Livestock, 2 cr
FBMT 2238 Special Topics-Livestock, 2 cr
FBMT 2253 System Plans and Projections, 2 cr
FBMT 2310 Environmental Interactions in Agriculture, 2 cr
FBMT 2325 Ethics in this Business of Agriculture, 2 cr

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT – 30 CREDITS

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