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AGRICULTURAL SALES

FISC 21
Course Description

Students will learn the basic steps to the sales process in order to prepare for a career in agricultural sales and related sales applications found in daily life; develop sales-related skills, such as negotiation skills, body language, and time management skills; and reflect on and develop personal strengths and abilities that will enhance agricultural sales presentations and customer relationships.

Prerequisties

Declared in the Farm & Industry Short Course program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

3.35% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

17.39% from Historical

Class Size
6

-11.11% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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