Ag Business & Economics (AGBE)

AGBE 105. Ag Marketing. 3 Credits.

Principles of economics and agricultural marketing functions, agencies, services, and economic problems associated with production agriculture in Montana. The course includes an overview of commodity trading and the futures market.

AGBE 125. Intro to Farm Management. 3 Credits.

Agricultural development and advancement; managerial balance of land, labor, capital, and implementation to provide for greatest returns; also includes farm business organization and arrangements, estate planning, credit, and farm business analysis.

AGBE 298. Cooperative Education. 1-12 Credits.

A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to the University program of study. Prerequisites: two semesters of attendance at Montana State University-Northern, approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Technical Sciences, and cooperative education coordinator. Pass/Fail Only.

AGBE 305. Ag Commodity Marketing. 3 Credits.

An examination of marketing tools available to farmers and ranchers, including futures and options. The course addresses costs of production, storage and transportation, risk management, financial planning, and means of securing market information. Prerequisite: AGBE 105 or AG 150.

AGBE 353. Co-op Business Prin & Practice. 2 Credits.

This course is an exploration of issues facing rural areas and the impacts of those issues on conducting business. The focus will include agriculturally dependent cooperatives with particular emphasis given to issues most relevant to Montana. Prerequisite: Sophomore or higher standing.

AGBE 492. Independent Study. 3 Credits.

AGBE 498. Cooperative Education. 1-12 Credits.

A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to the University program of study. Prerequisites: two semesters of attendance at Montana State University-Northern, approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Technical Sciences, and cooperative education coordinator. Pass/Fail Only.

AGBE 499. Capstone. 3 Credits.

This course is an examination of past and contemporary agricultural issues as they affect the producer, agribusiness, and the consumer.