Emphasis on California and Western fairs. Career opportunities, programs and problems in fair management and growth of fairs in America. A one-day field trip is required. Basic facts, public opinion and ways of developing greater understanding of agriculture, its nature, characteristics, problems and relationship to nonfarm persons. Consumer education programs and procedures.
Field trip is required.
International trade pacts and their influence on agricultural production and marketing. AG 250 or equivalent, upper division standing. Identification of factors affecting profitability. Evaluation of the business for increased efficiency and profit. Application of budgeting to laboratory farms and independent analysis of a farm.