Farm Business Management Classes
Commodity & Livestock Marketing
An ongoing class which meets twice monthly. Topics of discussion include current market conditions, marketing strategies using cash, options & future positions.Location: LeCenter
Dates: Date & time to be announced
Beginning Marketing
A six week class designed to familiarize one with marketing terminology and utilization of marketing tools as a means of improved profit management.Location: SCC-Faribault
Date: Date & time to be announced
Computerized Accounting
Designed to assist students in reviewing and selecting a computerized software program for their farm business. Actual hands-on use of select accounting programs.Location: SCC-Faribault
Date: Date & time to be announced
Farm Business & Cash Flow Planning
Individualized topics in development of a business operating plan based upon projected income and expense allocations. To be used a a management tool within the farm operation.Location: On-Site
Dates: As determined by Instructor & Student
Farm Tour
An on-site tour of an area farm operation designed to foster improved understanding between the rural and urban sector regarding the operation and nature of these businesses.
Location: July 29th, 2008. Time & location to be announced
Income Tax Management for Farmers
This class will review current updates in the tax code affecting farm income taxes. Addition topics include income tax management, employee taxes etc.Location: SCC-Fairbault
Date: Date and time to be announced
Understanding Financial Statements
To assist in understanding ones financial statement, a how to make sound financial decisions form, and how your lender evaluates your financial health by the financial statement.Location: SCC-Fairbault
Date: Date & time to be announced
Crop Production-Varietal Selection
A review of local variety test plots managed by the Faribault FBM instructors & students. Discussion focuses upon factors affecting production ion the current year & variation & yield differences.Location: SCC-Fairbault
Date: Date & time to be announced
Business Analysis & Review
Individualized instruction based upon a computation of the current years business operation., Review of this data will denote the strengths & weakness within the operation, and stress a plan for maintaining &/or improving profitability.Location: On-Site
Dates: As determined by Instructor & Student
Area Ag Financial Analysis Interpretation
Class session is designed to discuss & review local and area farm financial efficiencies and profitability of the past year. Objective is to acquire an understanding of factors affecting agricultural production & profitability, and gain insight into effective practices.Location: SCC-Fairbault
Date: Date & time to be announced