Title: Agricultural Business Operations II (18201-36)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
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  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Training for Leadership in Agribusiness
  Identify the benefits of community involvement and networking with local, state, and national agencies.
  Identify the benefits of advocating for the agricultural industry.
  Explain the importance of developing collaborative relationships.
  Practice strategies for effective communication that ensure clarity, logic, purpose, and professionalism in formal and informal settings.
  Organize meetings.
  Facilitate a meeting.
Developing Employability Skills
  Update professional online presence.
  Update a résumé.
  Create a portfolio.
  Research a potential employer.
  Submit a cover letter, résumé, and portfolio electronically.
  Use the SAE Record Book or an alternative method to document the SAE.
  Participate in a mock interview.
  Explain the benefits of SAE/Work-Based Learning (WBL).
Planning the Agribusiness Enterprise
  Identify administrative, mechanical, communication, and decision-making skills necessary for success in an agribusiness.
  Develop a timeline for starting a business.
  Examine principles of business etiquette.
  Determine the products and/or services the agribusiness enterprise will provide.
  Develop a business plan.
  Identify components of operational plans.
  Describe strategies to manage or mitigate risks associated with an agribusiness.
  Explain the importance of insurance coverage.
  Identify various inventory procedures.
Managing Financial Records and Reports
  Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), systems, tools, and applicable laws and regulations to record, track, and audit business transactions.
  Explain how cash budgets are used to achieve the goals of an agribusiness.
  Explain how credit budgets and credit are used to achieve the goals of an agribusiness.
  (Optional) Identify methods of extending credit.
  Summarize financial information and reports to monitor business performance and support decision making.
  Prepare net worth and P&L statements.
  Explain the importance of using data to evaluate business operations.
  Present an analysis of data collected with leading technology.
Performing Electronic Operations for an Agribusiness Enterprise
  Identify methods for preventing importation of computer viruses.
  Identify essential software, apps, and tools for agribusiness operations.
  Synthesize data gathered using leading technologies.
  Explain vulnerabilities and threat mitigation strategies related to agribusiness operations.
Managing Human Resources in an Agribusiness
  (Optional) Develop an organizational chart.
  Create a job description.
  (Optional) Develop employee schedules.
  (Optional) Establish workflow.
  Describe employer obligations to employees.
  Compute gross and net pay.
Operating the Agribusiness
  Identify hazards that may cause fire, injury, or poisoning.
  Identify safety procedures and equipment necessary for agribusiness systems.
  (Optional) Perform applicable workplace skills adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
  (Optional) Identify essential tools, machinery and/or equipment for an agribusiness enterprise.
  (Optional) Develop a tool, machinery, and/or equipment maintenance plan.
  (Optional) Interpret animal, plant, soil, and/or mechanical test results.
  (Optional) Identify selected chemicals, medicines, and other hazardous materials used in an agribusiness.
  Make a follow-up call or visit to a potential customer.
  Complete a rent/lease agreement.
  Maintain a filing system using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  Prepare customer account statements.
  Identify banking services.
  (Optional) Maintain a business checking account.
  Identify information needed to complete common tax forms.
  Complete mock income tax forms.
  Write letters or emails to customers.
  Draft a response to a customer complaint.
Using Business Laws in Agribusiness
  (Optional) Describe the intent of common state and federal laws that apply to agribusiness.
  Explain elements of sales and purchase contracts.
  Explain a guarantee, a warranty, and a contract.
Marketing Agricultural Products or Services
  (Optional) Conduct market research.
  (Optional) Select target markets for agricultural products and/or services.
  Describe the channels of distribution for agricultural products.
  (Optional) Determine the selling price of agricultural commodities.
  Market agricultural products.
  (Optional) Implement marketing strategies.
  Identify the components of a successful sale.
Understanding International Business
  Explain economic interdependence.
  Explain how international business influences the balance of trade in importing and exporting.
Incorporating Mechanical Skills as Related to the Agribusiness Systems Pathway
  Demonstrate safety practices and procedures in agricultural mechanics adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
  Demonstrate equipment safety and operation as they relate to the agribusiness systems pathway adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
  Demonstrate standard measurement techniques used in the agribusiness systems pathway.
  Demonstrate drawing for agricultural mechanics as it relates to the agribusiness systems pathway.
  (Optional) Demonstrate metalworking operations as they relate to the agribusiness systems pathway adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
  (Optional) Demonstrate woodworking operations as they relate to the agribusiness systems pathway adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
  (Optional) Demonstrate electrical operations as they relate to the agribusiness systems pathway adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
  (Optional) Demonstrate small-engine operations as they relate to the agribusiness systems pathway adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
  (Optional) Demonstrate plumbing operations as they relate to the agribusiness systems pathway adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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