Course Recommendations for Agricultural Commodities Marketing at Riverland Community College - Riverland

Agricultural Commodities Marketing

Fall Semester - First Year

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FBMT1170
Introduction to Farm Commodities Marketing

This course is designed to introduce students to the various methods and tools to market farm commodities. The students will study types of marketing contracts, cash markets, the roles of brokers and market advisors, and the importance of insurance.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

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FBMT1173
Directed Study – Introduction to Farm Commodity Marketing

This course provides the student with the opportunity to use the various marketing methods and tools. The students will use various types of marketing contracts and cash markets. The student will recognize the roles of brokers and market advisors.
(2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

2

Spring Semester - First Year

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FBMT1180
Applying Commodity Marketing Fundamentals

This course is designed to teach students to apply the various methods and tools to market farm commodities. The student will utilize various marketing tools to enhance their farm business operations.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

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FBMT1183
Directed Study -- Applying Commodity Marketing Fundamentals

This course is designed to teach students to apply the various methods and tools to market farm commodities. The students will develop various marketing tools to enhance their farm business operations.
(2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

2

Fall Semester - Second Year

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FBMT1190
Evaluating Farm Commodity Marketing Tools

This course is designed to teach students to evaluate the various farm marketing tools and to select the tool appropriate to the present marketing situation. The student will analyze marketing alternatives and apply to farm business marketing.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

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FBMT1193
Directed Study -- Evaluating Farm Commodity Marketing Tools

This course is designed to teach students to implement the various farm marketing tools and to select the tool appropriate to the present marketing situation. The student will utilize marketing alternatives and apply to farm business marketing.
(2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

2

Spring Semester - Second Year

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FBMT2170
Monitoring Farm Commodity Marketing Plans

This course is designed to revise current farm commodity marketing plans. Emphasis will be placed on current market conditions and pricing opportunities. The student will prioritize and evaluate marketing opportunities and risk.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

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FBMT2173
Directed Study – Monitoring Farm Commodity Marketing Plans

This course is designed to justify current farm commodity marketing plans. Emphasis will be placed on current market conditions and pricing opportunities. The student will prioritize and evaluate marketing opportunities and risk.
(2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

2

Fall Semester - Third Year

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FBMT2180
Strategies in Farm Commodity Marketing

This course is designed to plan marketing strategies necessary to achieve farm business goals. The student will create a year round marketing plan utilizing a variety of marketing strategies to maximize farm income return.
(3 Cr – 3 lect, 0 lab)

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FBMT2183
Directed Study – Strategies in Farm Commodity Marketing

This course is designed to plan marketing strategies necessary to achieve farm business goals. The student will implement a year round marketing plan utilizing a variety of marketing strategies to maximize farm income return.
(2 Cr – 2 lect, 0 lab)

2
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