Farm Business & Production Management
Less than One Year Technical Diploma
Program Number:
300901 Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The objective of the Farm Business and Production Management Program is to meet the needs of persons who are becoming established in the business of farming. Instruction is planned over a six-year period, but individual enrollment is on an annual basis. Courses include group instruction and workshops at centers throughout the districts. On-farm instruction is pre-scheduled with the instructor.
Admissions
This program does not require an application to the college. Students register for individual courses during the open registration period each semester. For more information, please contact the center office.
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Environmental Stewardship — Apply appropriate conservation and energy techniques for sound environmental management.
- Marketing — Develop and use an agricultural marketing plan.
- Farm Programs and Regulations — Identify government regulations and use appropriate government funded farm programs to support and advance your farm.
- Crops and Soil — Practice appropriate crop and soil management techniques that maximize production, efficiency, conservation, and sound environmental management.
- Business and Finance — Identify and apply appropriate business techniques and technologies to develop and maintain a farm business management plan for profitable operations.
- Farm Production Operations — Complete and implement a farm management plan that addresses the selection, operation, and maintenance of efficient and safe farm operations, labor, and equipment management.
- Animals — Manage livestock feeding and care, breeding, and replacement to accomplish appropriate production.
- Labor — Analyze labor needs and apply management skills to hire, and maintain an adequate number of safe, skilled, and efficient workers.
- Community & Interpersonal Skills — Work, communicate, and function effectively and ethically in farm organizations, local government, and the community.
- Family & Personal Well-being — Define and balance family needs and goals with farm goals, operations, and profitability in order to maintain personal and family well-being.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Family Farm Operator
- Family Farm Owner
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Dairy Herdsman
- General Farm Manager
- Field Equipment Operator
- Livestock Production Specialist
- Crop Production Specialist
Additional Info
Additional Info about the Program:
FSA Borrowers
Individuals with FSA loans may satisfy their advanced training in crop production, livestock management, financial analysis and record keeping through enrollment in the Farm Business and Production Management program. FSA has contracted with the Wisconsin Technical College System to provide these classes.
Farmers with FSA loans with conditional education requirements should contact the nearest technical college for information and registration. The FSA will monitor farmers’ progress via technical college reporting.
Last Modified: September 14, 2009