AGR 143 - Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management

Credits: 3

Introduction to agriculture’s importance to society and ways to start a farm or agribusiness. Evaluate forms of business including cooperatives and create financial statements and reports necessary for routine accounting and tax preparation. Decision making using financial tools including budgets and time value of money. Explore retirement, transition planning, personal financial management, and capital acquisition techniques.

Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Total 4hours per week.
Prerequisite: ENF 3 or ENG 111 co-requisite.