Concepts include identification of agribusiness careers, safety management, entrepreneur ship, the directing of an agribusiness, effects of government on agribusiness, economic principles, credit, record keeping, taxation and the tax system, insurance, marketing, cooperatives, purchasing, technology, and human resource management. This includes studies of past management, marketing, and greenhouse management in vegetable and flower production. This is an excellent course for future homeowners as well as those interested in a vocational area where mechanical skills could be useful. This class teaches many basics of engine operation which will prove useful if students take Ag. Power or Auto Mechanics.
Class size is limited.
This course will include instruction on the basic welding skills needed in arc and acetylene welding plus some time for individual welding projects. Safety and selection of equipment will be stressed. This course should be of benefit to students for farm and home shop as well as preparation for employment in metal industries where welding is used. Class meets either semester with size limited. Small Engine or consent of instructor.