Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

AGEC 1200 Principles of Farm Records

Course Information

Course information
Course Number AGEC 1200
Course Title Principles of Farm Records
Description This course covers types of records, setup and use of accounts through computerization of farm information. Discussion of the types of record keeping systems will be covered, a review of various recordkeeping systems and tools used to input, analyze and utilize the information from the farm business activity. Selection and implementation of a record keeping program will be required. Students will initiate records on a current farming operation. (Prerequisite: None).
Total Credits 3
Total Hours 64
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 2 Credits, 43 Hours
Lab 1 Credit, 21 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Identify basic methods and procedures of farm business record keeping.
  2. Explain the record keeping techniques used in farm business activities.
  3. Prepare an Excel workbook.
  4. Format an Excel worksheet.
  5. Prepare the farm enterprise financial reports and budget categories.
  6. Compute personal financial and farm business operation records.
  7. Prepare a farm business financial summary using computer software programs.
  8. Generate a comprehensive farm business plan.
  9. Demonstrate effective participation in an agribusiness team.

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