This diploma program is designed to provide education to farm owners and operators or persons interested in farming. The purpose of the program is to assist students in meeting their business and personal goals. This is best accomplished through the use of quality records and sound business decisions. Effective financial management in the business is the best way for the business to maintain that competitive edge.
Instructors in Minnesota’s Farm Business Management Education Programs deliver the program using a variety of methods. The primary delivery method is through individualized instruction at the students business. Instructors meet with the students on a regular basis to evaluate the business and develop individual educational plans. Instruction is also delivered in the traditional classroom, small group meetings, field trips, and tours.
Prerequisites: To be eligible for enrollment in Farm Business Management courses, the student must be a farm business operator or manager or must secure the consent of the instructor.
| COURSE # | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| General Education and/or General Studies | 10 | |
| FBMT 1211 | Introduction to FBM | 4 |
| FBMT 1112 | Foundation for FBM | 4 |
| FBMT 1121 | Preparation for Farm Business Analysis | 4 |
| FBMT 1122 | Implementing the System Management Plan | 4 |
| FBMT 1131 | Managing & Modifying Farm System Data | 4 |
| FBMT 1132 | Interpreting & Using Farm System Data | 4 |
| FBMT 1223 | Using System Analysis in Total Farm Planning | 2 |
| FBMT 2141 | Interpreting & Evaluating Financial Data | 4 |
| FBMT 2142 | Interpreting Trends | 4 |
| FBMT 2151 | Strategies Data Management | 4 |
| FBMT 2152 | Financial Planning | 4 |
| FBMT 2161 | Examination of the Context of Farm System Management | 4 |
| FBMT 2162 | Refining Farm System Mgt. | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
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