Agriculture Business
The Agriculture Business Program at Feather River College incorporates business concepts with realistic agricultural applications. At FRC, students get out of the classroom to experience true hands-on learning in live agriculture working spaces. This program sets students up for a successful business career with an emphasis in agricultural fields. It features instructors who have direct working knowledge of agricultural facilities and operations, which give students real-world insight into their areas of study.
AGAB 110 - Introduction To Agriculture Business
54 LEC, 3 UNITS CSU This survey course develops a basic understanding of the business and economics of the agriculture industry. It introduces students to the economic aspects of agriculture and their implications for the agricultural producer, consumer and the food system. The management principles encountered in the day to day operation of an agricultural enterprise are stressed as they relate to the decision-making process.
AGAB 112 - Agriculture Sales And Communication
36 LEC, 54 LAB, 3 UNITS CSU This course involves the study of principles of the selling process: selling strategies and approaches, why and how people buy, prospecting, and customer service. Selfmanagement, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary in developing leadership qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness sector will be explored. Students will gain experience through role-play and formal sales presentations. Formerly AG112.
AGAB 124 - Agriculture Economics
54 LEC, 3 UNITS CSU(D2), UC This course introduces students to the place of agriculture and farming in the economic system. This includes basic economic concepts, and problems of agriculture, pricing and marketing problems, factors of production, and state and federal farm programs affecting the farmer’s economic position.
AGAB 150 - Agriculture Computer Applications
54 LEC, 3 UNITS CSU This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn computer skills and applications that are used in various agribusiness fields. Computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be instruction on accessing information through the Internet and World Wide Web, telecommunications, an introduction to web page design and other software applications appropriate to agribusiness. Formerly AG150.
AGAB 188 - Farm Management
36 LEC, 54 LAB, 3 UNITS CSU This course covers the organization and operation of farm and ranch businesses. Identify factors affecting profitability of 132 FEATHER RIVER COLLEGE 2023-24 CATALOG | COURSE LISTINGS agricultural farms. Evaluation of farm businesses for increased efficiency and profit. Analyzing farm operations and budgeting of large and small-scale farms.
Rick is a third-generation cattle rancher in American Valley. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from CSU Chico and a master’s degree in finance from Golden Gate University. Rick has been involved with cattle ranching and the beef industry his entire life. He is past president of the Plumas/Sierra Cattlemen’s Association where he has been a member for over 25 years. Rick has taught many business and ag-business classes at FRC along with ag-business classes for the BS in Equine and Ranch Management degree since its inception in 2016. His interests include all aspects of ranching and livestock, especially regenerative practices in animal agriculture.
Rick is also very active in the community as a member and past president of the Quincy Rotary Club, member of the Plumas/Sierra Farm Bureau, board member of the Central Plumas Recreation and Parks District, and a volunteer for many other local organizations and activities.
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