Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture
This course is designed to develop student knowledge and skills in operating an agribusiness. Instructional units include: establishing, managing, and financing the agribusiness; marketing and advertising, product development, sales techniques and strategies, and communicating with employees and customers. Student’s skills will be enhanced in math, reading comprehension, and writing through agribusiness applications. The class will set up and run a cooperative business. Students in this course will have management obligations throughout the year for the Mahomet Seymour Ag Supply Store and Greenhouse.