August |
FFA
Discovering Opportunities in the FFA
Determining the Benefits of an SAE
Determining the Kinds of SAE |
September |
Introduction to Ag Business Management
Goals and Objectives
Decision-Making strategies
Record Keeping
Cash Flow Summary, Net Worth Statement, Income Statement
Accounting Period
Understanding Assets and Liabilities |
October-November |
Financial Analysis
First Loan
Understanding Liquidity and Solvency
Understanding Financial Ratios
Understanding Rate of Return |
November |
Master Card Program
Understanding Budgeting
Writing Checks and Balancing a Check Ledger
Benefits of Credit Cards
Disadvantages of Credit Cards |
December |
Parliamentary Procedure
Importance of Parliamentary Procedure
History of Parliamentary Procedure
Subsidiary Motions
Incidental Motions
Privileged Motions
How to run effective meetings |
January-February |
Concepts of Agribusiness
Free Enterprise System
Using Sole Proprietorships
Using Partnerships
Using Corporations and Cooperatives
Using Franchises |
February-March |
Ag Law
Exploring Agricultural Law
Understanding Contracts
Understanding Deeds and Land Ownership
Understanding Leases and Leasing
Understanding Ownership Rights and Responsibilities
Understanding Fence Laws
Agribusiness Taxes
Federal and State Income Taxes
Understanding Property Taxes
Understanding Sales Tax |
April |
Futures
Understanding Commodities
Understanding the Future Market
Selling in the Future Market
Buying in the Future Market
Hedging
Understanding the Cash Market
Purpose of Hedging
Understanding Going Long
Understanding Going Short |
May |
Obtaining a Job
Developing Employable Skills
Finding a Job
Applying for a Job
Writing a Resume and Letter of Application
Developing Job Interview Skills |