Riverland Community College

This course expands on preparation and evaluation of the farm business analysis. This course provides continued guidance and improvement of business record close-out procedures, the tax implications of management decisions, and guidance on monitoring a farm business and family.
(4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course examines the whole farm including enterprise, balance sheet, and inventory trends. Current analysis data is compared to historical data in making farm business planning decisions. Financial ratios are used to indicate the farm financial structure.
(4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course helps the student focus on long term strategies necessary to maintain and enhance the farm business and personal future financial goals. The student completes the year by developing an accurate, usable business analysis.
(4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course uses farm system information to develop a farm financial plan. Interpretation and analysis of the farm system data enhances the reliability of the farm plan. The comprehensive farm plan integrates historical trends, farm and personal goals, and financial and enterprise performance of the farm business.
(4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course assists student in preparation of improved farm system management procedures. Students evaluate and analyze several years of an improved farm system analysis.
(4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)

This course is the culmination of activities designed to enable the students to develop and implement a comprehensive farm business strategic plan. The student will use the components of the Farm Business Management Program to develop and support a farm business strategic plan.
(4 Cr – 4 lect, 0 lab)