Agri-Business Management

This course will provide students with an introductory understanding of pests in relation to agricultural practices. Principles of prevention, cultural, physical, biological, and chemical control will be outlined. Laboratories will include pest identification and pest control methods for various crops. Students will study concepts and principles from the Grower Pesticide Safety Course and will be aptly prepared to write the Grower Pesticide Safety Exam upon completion of this course.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

AgTech is any innovation used across the value chain to improve efficiency, profitability, and/or sustainability. It includes hardware, software, business models, new technologies and new applications i.e. data analysis, data analytics, robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, GPS technology. These reduce or eliminate the negative global environment impact of agriculture by reducing the fossil fuel, fertilizer, water, and land requirements for food production. Top 5 trends from 2021 Digital Farming with Smart technology such as precision sprayers; Data Integration and collection; Weather forecast; Field Management; Sensors and Robots

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

The Canadian agri-food sector is a dynamic and evolving with diverse challenges and opportunities. This course will examine trends in the agri-food sector with a focus on production practices, economics and the environment.

Students will have an opportunity to evaluate emerging technologies for agri-businesses in relation to efficiency and economic viability.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $10.55

Operations Managers need to work effectively with employees at all levels across the organization. In this course, students are introduced to human resources management principles and practices; the legal context of human resources; attracting and selecting new hires; employee development and retention; and employee relations with specific emphasis on the operations management function within organization

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $81.70

In this course, students will apply learning from the program to further hone their competencies in preparation for managing the technologies, raw materials, suppliers, work force and other resources involved in agriculture. This course incorporates skills to create and produce effective client communications/presentations through the use of proven tools, templates, planning checklists, and a blend of interactive techniques. Students receive coaching to improve their communication effectiveness, project management, and consulting skills in preparation for the workplace.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Students will examine a variety of marketing models for agri-business enterprises that engage consumers directly, or through a (Business-To-Business (B2B) model using traditional and digital frameworks.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.