CLF450
- (CLF400)
Core Area:
(CLF450)
AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM
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AG BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Unit Title:
BUSINESS STRUCTURES
UNIT DIRECTORY:
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Code
Topic Title
Hours
Year(s)
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(CLF451)
BUSINESS STRUCTURES
2.0
TOTAL TIME FOR UNIT =
2
2.0
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UNIT GOAL:
Students shall understand the four types of business structures
in agriculture.
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UNIT OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able
to:
1.
Describe the four types of business structures found in agriculture
(single proprietorships, partnerships, cooperatives and corporations).
2.
Discuss similarities and differences among the four types of business
structures listed above.
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REFERENCES
Agriculture Council of California. (1988)
1225 H Street, Sacramento 95814.
EXPLORING FARMER COOPERATIVES.
Staff. (1965) CHOOSING A FORM OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION.
Administration, Washington D.C.
Small Business
Staff. (Not dated) HOW WE ORGANIZE BUSINESS TO DO BUSINESS IN AMERICA.
American Institute of Cooperation, Washington D.C.
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RESOURCES
Farm Credit Services (resources on marketing, management, sales, etc.):
Jackson Street, PO Box 64949, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55164-0949.
Telephone 612-221-0600.
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