Types of Ag Business
Competency A4. Demonstrate knowledge of AFNR practices of marketing, business management & planning.
Description
Understand the types of agricultural businesses and the role and purpose that they serve in this industry. This includes both local businesses and state, or world-wide businesses.
Resources
- MI Agri-Business Association Website
- Agriculture Business and Management (Georgia FFA)
- Invite a speaker in from your local Farm Bureau or Greenstone Farm Credit to speak about their particular agricultural business
- Take a tour of a local agricultural business
- Get a ‘Work Based Training Agreement’ (google search, there are many)
- SAE for All (WBL video center)
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Field Trip, Resource People, Game and Simulations, Supervised Study