AGRI 100 Agribusiness Seminar

Weekly seminars will discuss career opportunities available for students pursuing study in agribusiness as well as introduce students to issues that agribusiness owners and managers face and discuss how economic and business principles are used in the analysis and resolution of these problems.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

AGRI 100Agribusiness Seminar

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Agriculture

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Weekly seminars will discuss career opportunities available for students pursuing study in agribusiness as well as introduce students to issues that agribusiness owners and managers face and discuss how economic and business principles are used in the analysis and resolution of these problems.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• List a variety of career opportunities available to students pursuing study in agribusiness and recognize key skills, background, and knowledge potential employers seek.
• Discuss the climate of the world of agribusiness and explain some of the current and future issues that threaten the success of today’s agribusiness owners and managers.
• Explore and examine a topic covered in or related to the seminar class, demonstrating a knowledge of the agribusiness industry, its employment opportunities, and issues and challenges facing the industry.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

The Impact of Agribusiness in Idaho and the Magic Valley Career Opportunities in Agribusiness – Ag Lending Career Opportunities in Agribusiness – Ag Marketing Career Opportunities in Agribusiness – Farm Manager Career Opportunities in Agribusiness – Ag Sales Round Table Discussion – Preparing Students for Success: How to avoid Low Paying Jobs in Agriculture Round Table Discussion – Small Ag Entrepreneurship Round Table Discussion – Large Ag Entrepreneurship Round Table Discussion – "Safe Food" and Anti-GMO Consumer Sentiment: It’s Impact on Agriculture Round Table Discussion - The Regulatory Hurdle and Ag Businesses

VI. Delivery Methodologies