FBMT 1180 Applying Commodity Marketing Fundamentals
Course Information
| Course Number | FBMT 1180 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Applying Commodity Marketing Fundamentals |
| Description | This course is designed to teach students the various methods and tools to market farm commodities. Students will utilize various marketing tools to enhance their farm business operations. (Prerequisite: None) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Individualized | 3 Credits, 12 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Compute storage costs.
- Analyze production and storage costs as related to cash flow needs.
- Explain hedging contracts.
- Explain the roles of brokers and marketing advisors.
- Explain what market positions are subject to margin calls.
- Identify seasonal marketing trends.
- Name primary commodity marketing reports.
- Record data to calculate production and storage costs.
- Use basis history to enhance commodity selling price.
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.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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