The case farm approach is utilized for the application of management techniques. The theory, principles and procedures that a professional appraiser uses in appraising the fair market value of rural real estate. Field trips are included to apply procedures and techniques. As three to four field trips are taken, no courses should be scheduled after this one on Tuesday and Thursday. An analysis of the major types of management problems faced by the agribusiness cooperative firms.
Emphasis is given to alternative solutions influencing business policy decisions.
Exposure to actual management problems is provided. This course surveys a variety of current public policies that influence the agricultural and rural economies. Students are exposed to the conflicting views of those concerned with food and agricultural policy issues in an international economy. Economic principles are used to evaluate alternatives in terms of the general welfare of society. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.