Economics of Farm Management in a Global Setting

Economics of Farm Management in a Global Setting
Author: Kent Olson
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 560
Release: 2010-11-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780470592434

Farm managers will appreciate this book as they learn the principles of farm management; from the basics of management and economics; to the details of strategy and operations. It presents economic concepts, such as the discussion of markets, competitive forces, and macroeconomics, which is new to farm management texts. Material is included on strategy, marketing, budgeting, production and operations, quality, finance, investment, risk, contracts, staffing, business organisation, farm succession, and the future. Strategic management and quality management as well as new techniques and tools in production and operations management are also examined. This approach will help farm managers improve the efficiency, effectiveness, objectivity, and, ultimately, success of their decisions.

Farm Management

Farm Management
Author: Ronald D. Kay
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 488
Release: 1994
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Designed for the one-semester introductory course in farm management, this text introduces students to basic business management concepts and shows how these can be applied to the management of farms and ranches. This new edition up-dates information on agriculture and farm management.

Introduction to Agricultural Economics, Global Edition

Introduction to Agricultural Economics, Global Edition
Author: John B. Penson
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2015-03-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 129207311X

For courses in Introduction to Agricultural or Applied Economics Introduction to Agricultural Economics provides students with a systematic introduction to the basic economic concepts and issues impacting the U.S. food and fiber industry and offers strong coverage of macroeconomic theory and international trade. Teaching and Learning Experience: Strong coverage of macroeconomics, the role of government, and international agricultural trade: The coverage of macroeconomics and agricultural programs and policies allows students to further understand the domestic market economy. Building block approach: Discusses individual consumer and producer decision-making, market equilibrium and economic welfare conditions, government intervention in agriculture, macroeconomic policy, and international trade. Extensive chapter review: Each chapter contains an extensive list of questions designed to test student comprehension of the material covered. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.