Overview
Designed for those already operating a farm, this program focuses on ways to
maximize your profits. Learn management techniques to identify your farm's strengths and
weaknesses; how to effectively analyze farm records to uncover hidden opportunities for operation
improvements; how to take maximum advantage of farm credit and income tax structures; proven
marketing techniques for crops and livestock; and legal procedures for farm acquisition and
transfer. Instruction takes place on the farm as well as in the classroom during the fall and
winter months. Topics covered include livestock feeding, (emphasis on dairy cattle) breeding and
management; crop production of alfalfa, soybeans, corn and small grains, including fertilizers and
soil conservation. Individualized attention provides for discussion of specific problems. This
program involves a six-year period for completion.
Today's successful farmer must keep up with changes and improvements in the farming industry to
remain competitive. The Farm Business & Production Management program includes classroom and
on-the-farm instruction as well as group tours to give
the producer-student a comprehensive, affordable education in production agriculture.
The Farm Business & Production Management program is a Technical Diploma and offered at MSTC's outreach centers in Adams-Friendship, Almond, Amherst, Auburndale, Chili, Junction City, Rudolph and Vesper.
