Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

FBMT 1211 Introduction to Farm Business Management

Course Information

Course information
Course Number FBMT 1211
Course Title Introduction to Farm Business Management
Description This course introduces basic farm business management concepts. Students will study the farm management planning cycle and develop an understanding of its relationship to: family and farm business goal setting, cash and enterprise accounting principles, and tax planning. (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. Explain the farm business management cycle (plan, implement, control).
  2. Describe a risk management assessment in all aspects of farm and non-farm operations.
  3. Explain tax and management depreciation.
  4. List income and expenses for the tax year.
  5. Describe farm business enterprise characteristics (i.e. crops, livestock, value added).
  6. Identify a comprehensive record system.
  7. Describe the components of a balance sheet.
  8. Identify available technologies for improving the farm business.
  9. Identify business, family, and personal goals.
  10. Identify current enterprise resource needs.
  11. List time management strategies for the operation.
  12. Relate how current tax return impacts your farm business.

SCC Accessibility Statement

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