AGRI 20000 ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES ON FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 3 Credit Hours
Introduction of the role of economics in agriculture at the firm, national, and international level. An overview of the structure and scope of the U.S. Food and Fiber Sector and its current trends and implications for the national economy. Students learn to apply various economic principles and concepts relating to production agriculture, business management, consumer behavior, market price analysis and equilibrium, international trade and public policy formation.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
AGRI 30000 FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Develops an understanding of the various business management decisions involved in the organization and operation of a farm business operation for continuous profit and production cost efficiency. Students acquire knowledge and proficiency in applying the various economic principles and farm business management analysis concepts which aid a farm operator or owner in the decision making process for a farm business operation.
Prerequisite: ACTT 11000 and BMRT 11009.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
AGRI 33000 AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY MARKETING 3 Credit Hours
Covers the economic factors, socioeconomic trends, farm demographic changes, global competitiveness, and consumer attitudes that shape the current structure and operation of the U.S. agricultural marketing system. Includes how decisions at one level in the value chain impact all other levels and explores how and when the system changes as a result of individual decisions. Also focuses on quality-based marketing, contracting and provides a global perspective.
Prerequisite: AGRI 20000 and BMRT 11009.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
AGRI 35000 CROP AND FORAGE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Deals with crop plants in relation to the environment, crop improvement, seeds, and seeding. The practice of tillage, fertilizer, rotation, cropping, and weed control is covered. Pastureland and farmland, the harvest of field crops, and the handling and marking of grain seeds and hay are also included, as well as crops of the grass family, perennial forage grasses, the legume family and miscellaneous crops.
Prerequisite: AGRI 30000.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
AGRI 43000 AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 3 Credit Hours
To acquaint students with the fundamentals of state and federal pollution control law. Major topics include: air pollution control, water pollution control, toxic substance control, solid waste management and disposal, Superfund, wetlands, endangered species, land use regulation, environmental assessment, environmental law administration and enforcement and global environmental law.
Prerequisite: AGRI 30000 and BMRT 21000.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
AGRI 44000 AGRICULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICY 3 Credit Hours
History, development, programs, and analysis of public policy issues in agriculture and natural resources. Analysis of science, economic, and political factors involved in policy development. Emphasis on farm policy and farm structure; food and nutrition; trade and development; and natural resources, the environment, and bioenergy, with special attention to issues and policies impacting Ohio and the United States.
Prerequisite: AGRI 20000 and ECON 22061.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter