Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

FBMT 1112 Foundations For Farm Business Management

Course Information

Course information
Course Number FBMT 1112
Course Title Foundations For Farm Business Management
Description This course is an overview of the Farm Business Management Program. The student will be introduced to goal setting, self and business assessment, record keeping, and business projections to provide the foundation for personal and business management progress. Current issues affecting business management are an integral part of the course. (Prerequisites: None)
Total Credits 4
Total Hours 16
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Individualized 4 Credits, 16 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

None

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Identify your current level of business exposure risk.
  2. Identify steps in the decision-making process.
  3. Determine the annual labor needs for your farm business.
  4. Identify the capital needs of the business; (i.e. buildings, land, and equipment).
  5. Identify balance sheet ratios.
  6. Determine the farm credit needs of your operation.
  7. Construct the cash flow plan.
  8. Apply enterprise budgeting concepts.
  9. Develop enterprise budgets.
  10. Identify current issues related to the farm business.
  11. Assemble business, family, and personal goals.
  12. Explain financial plans with stakeholders.

SCC Accessibility Statement

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