AGEC 2650 Alternative Agriculture and Direct Marketing
Course Information
| Course Number | AGEC 2650 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Alternative Agriculture and Direct Marketing |
| Description | One of the changes taking place in agriculture is an increasing interest in the production of alternative crop and animal enterprises as well as producers selling directly to customers or retailers. This class will examine and evaluate those enterprises and marketing systems. Students will examine the profitability, marketing, and risks of producing an alternative product as well as the resources and information available to assist in developing a plan to produce an alternative product. The opportunities to produce a value-added product will be studied. A close look will be taken of producers currently raising and marketing alternative agriculture products. We will also examine the current factors driving the movement towards local foods and alternative enterprises. (Prerequisite: None) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Course Competencies
- Explore the consumer demand and supply for alternatively produced agriculture products.
- Explore the current alternative agriculture products being produced in Minnesota.
- Analyze the political issues related to alternative agriculture.
- Evaluate the methods of direct marketing agriculture products.
- Evaluate organizations that assist in developing alternative agriculture enterprises.
- Display professional conduct in the classroom and class activities.
- Observe alternative agricultural operations practices, products, and production settings.
- Observe direct marketing strategies such as price, promotions, place, value prepositions, and sales.
- Investigate current alternative agricultural operations.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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