Colorado Agribusiness Curriculum

Agribusiness I -- Table of Contents Unit 1 -- Careers in Agriculture 1-1 Understanding the Agriculture Industry 1-2 Learning the Careers in Agriculture 1-3 Selecting an Agriculture Pathway 1-4 Researching an Agriculture Career 1-5 Reporting on an Agriculture Career 1-6 Developing a Longtime Plan Unit 2 -- Agricultural Business and Employment Experience 2-1 Introduction to Agricultural Business's Careers 2-2 The Need for Recordkeeping 2-3 Evaluate Financial, Physical, and Human Resources 2-4 Types and Purposes of Contracts 2-5 Understanding the Importance and Types of Inventories 2-6 Compiling a Balance Sheet 2-7 Understanding the Importance and Use of Budgeting 2-8 Understanding the Importance and Types of Income and Expense Statements 2-9 Managing the Business Through Data Collection 2-10 Creating a professional Development Plan 2-11 Understanding Timecards, Taxes, and Paychecks 2-12 Understanding Money Management 2-13 SAE Unit Scenario Unit 3 -- Technology Applications in Agriculture 3-1 Word Processing Applications in Agriculture 3-2 The Function and Application of Spreadsheets in Agriculture 3-3 Developing Professional Presentations 3-4 Communicating Effectively in the Business World Agribusiness II -- Table of Contents Unit 1 -- Using Data to Manage an Agricultural Business or Employment Experience 1-1 Evaluating and Revising Personal Goals 1-2 Importance of Year End Reporting 1-3 Valuing (Appraising) Assets and Using Depreciation for Closing Inventories 1-4 Completing and Analyzing the Balance Sheet 1-5 Completing a Profit/loss Statement (Income Statement) 1-6 Analyzing Year End Financial Reports to Evaluate the Business 1-7 Evaluating and Revising Business Goals 1-8 Preparing a Business Performance Summary 1-9 Closing and Opening the Record Book 1-10 Identifying Computerized Accounting Systems: The New Ways We Play with Money Unit 2 -- Understanding Entrepreneurial Concepts 2-1 Introduction to Ag Entrepreneurship 2-2 Recognizing Opportunity for Entrepreneurship 2-3 Understanding Product Feasibility and Business Planning 2-4 Managing Your Own Business 2-5 Marketing Your Ideas and Products 2-6 Knowing Your Resources 2-7 Legal Aspects of Operating a Business Unit 3 -- Securing Employment in the Agriculture Sector 3-1 Filling Out a Job Application 3-2 Developing an Attractive Professional Resume 3-3 Developing Interviewing 3-4 Understanding the Importance of Business Ethics 3-5 Learning Basic Work Habits, Attire, and Work Ethic Advanced Agriscience -- Table of Contents Unit 1 -- Agricultural Business Records 1-1 Opportunities in Production Agriculture Today 1-2 Distinguishing Between Various Types of Enterprises 1-3 Understanding Business Structure Scn. Scenario for Lessons 4,5,6 1-4 Balance Sheets 1-5 Income Statement 1-6 Cash Flow 1-7 Budgeting 1-8 Debt Repayment 1-9 Completing a Loan Application 1-10 The Five c's of Credit 1-11 Credit Risks Unit 2 -- Management of Agricultural Business Records 2-1 Chart of Accounts 2-2 Analyzing Financial Statements - Ratios 2-3 Analyzing Financial Statements Trends 1 and 2 2-4 Insurance 2-5 The Cost is Right - Break evens 2-6 Loans and Loan Types 2-7 Computing Interest 2-8 Depreciation Unit 3 -- Ag Law 3-1 Government Programs, Farm Program, FSA, NRCS 3-2 Agricultural Leasing 3-3 Agricultural Liability 3-4 Colorado Ag Regulations Unit 4 -- Personal Financial Planning 4-1 Estate Planning 4-2 Personal Investments 4-3 Credit Cards 4-4 Time Value of Money Unit 5 -- Marketing 5-1 Marketing Overview 5-2 Cash Sales 5-3 Internal Allocation 5-4 Vertical & Horizontal Integration 5-5 Futures Market 5-6 Options 5-7 Forward Contracts 5-8 Target Markets 5-9 Value Added 5-10 Marketing Plan Unit 6 -- Agricultural Sales 6-1 Employer and Employee Communication 6-2 Gathering Money & Customer Service 6-3 Communicating with the Customer 6-4 Recognizing Features and Benefits 6-5 Agriculture Sales Strategies 6-6 Closing the Sale 6-7 Advertising Displays and Merchandising 6-8 Dealing with Customer Issues 6-9 The Consumer Market Unit 7 -- Agricultural Issues 7-1 Introduction to Agriculture Issues 7-2 Selecting an Agricultural Issues of Interest 7-3 Presenting an Ag Issue 7-4 Researching an Agriculture Issue 7-5 Analyzing an Agriculture Issue 7-6 Conflict Resolution I and II 7-7 Advocacy in Agriculture 7-8 Getting Involved: Agricultural Politics Unit 8 -- Securing Employment in Agriculture 8-1 Finding the Career that Fits You 8-2 Preparing for the Interview 8-3 Completing a Successful Interview Unit 9 -- Entrepreneurship 9-1 Acquiring Start Up Money 9-2 Selecting a Business Location 9-3 Quick Books Recordkeeping 9-4 The Business Plan