BUSINESS PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

FISC 51

Course Description

An introduction to the working of a market economy and decision-making concepts; the role of prices and preferences in making production and consumption decisions; U.S. agricultural system and various economic policies that may be employed by government; Taxation, regulation, trade, and employment policies.

Prerequisties

Declared in Foundations of Farm Management certificate program

Satisfies

FISC 115

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.73

10.21% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

7.09% from Historical

A Rate

53.33%

-4.13% from Historical

Class Size

-50.33% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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