SABIIA - Sistema Aberto e Integrado de Informação em Agricultura (Sabiia)

The author reports on the process of developing a retail management course to fit the agricultural economics curriculum. Retail examples are obtained from farm supply, garden centers and retail food businesses. Unique differences for these applications are discussed and incorporated in the instruction of the designated course. A course evaluation is provided.

Finding Value-Added Uses for Apples: A Case Study For Hoch Orchards of LaCrescent, Minnesota

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2001

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20479

This paper summarizes the results of a pilot course in Value-Added Entrepreneurship in agriculture which was offered in the fall semester of 2005 under the title-ApEc 3991-2. It will describe the course content, the manner in which the project was chosen, the work which was undertaken by students enrolled in this class and finally, the manner in which the materials developed in the course were used in the actual restructuring of Hoch Orchards.

Enhancing Student Learning in a Retail Center Mg't Course by the Use of a combined Civic and Student Engagement Project

Palavras-chave: Agribusiness; Crop Production/Industries; Marketing.

Ano: 2006

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6690

This paper reports on a student project assigned for a retail center management course which combines civic and student engagement learning strategies. The connection to student engagement theory is established and results are reported for the project including an update on 2008 activities.

The Use of Videotaped Segments of The Apprentice in a Food and Agricultural Sales Class: The Case of ApEc 3451

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2008

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6202

Nefstead, Ward E.; Johansson, David.

This paper described the incorporation of selected segments of the Apprentice Series into an Ag and Food Sales course. A description of the use of these segments and student evaluation of the experience are also included.

A NOTE ON CAPSTONE COURSES IN THE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS CURRICULUM: THE EXAMPLE OF AIM 4011

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2005

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/19209

THE ECONOMICS OF INSTRUCTIONAL REVENUE SHARING

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2000

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21750

The process of planning and budgeting for public institutions has been a topic of recent interest as budgetary constraints have mandated reduced funding for state agencies and publicly funded educational institutions. The most recent budget outlook in Minnesota suggests that funding for the University of Minnesota will be reduced significantly in the next biennium. This outlook is renewing the call for increased efficiency and cost control for publicly funded educational institutions such as the University of Minnesota. The authors have been involved with a project in which cost functions and economic relationships were examined within the College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota. This paper is an...

APPLICATION OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS (DEMING/JURAN/SIX SIGMA) TO LOWER INSTRUCTIONAL COST& INCREASE QUALITY OF SERVICE IN COLLEGES OF AGRICULTURE

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2003

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/22086

I. History of the TQM movement II. Nature of the Problem: Escalating Costs of Instruction and Reduced Revenue III. Use of Cause-Effect Analysis (Isikawa Diagrams) IV. DMAIC Analysis and Six Sigma V. Use of Computer Software in DMAIC and Six Sigma VI. Summary and Conclusions

COST RELATIONSHIPS IN COLLEGES OF AGRICULTURE

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2004

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20335

This paper examines cost behavior in higher education and colleges of agriculture. The authors have been involved in a multiyear project to determine how enrollment affects costs. The part of the study as summarized in the paper addresses the unique aspects of higher education that affect costs and presents three cost models based upon data from the University of Minnesota. Implications of these models related to average and marginal costs are discussed in relation to economies of size and scale.

MINNESOTA CURRENT FARM SITUATION

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2002

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/19677

Buhr, Brian L.; Lazarus, William F.; Nefstead, Ward E.; Nordquist, Dale W.; Olson, Kent D.; Stevens, Stanley C.; Weness, Erlin J..

These papers describe the current economic conditions and outline some of the opportunities facing Minnesota farmers as they complete 1998 and develop plans for 1999. The first paper, Prospects For Farm Income in 1998, describes the variation in net farm income farmers in the Southeastern and Southwestern Farm Management Associations have experienced over the past twenty years. The possible effects of 1998's low commodity prices and government program payments on net farm income are discussed in the context of this historical variation. This paper points out that some farmers are experiencing a very good year in 1998, while others may have very low net farm income this year. Those with high incomes in 1998 may be primarily interested in opportunities to...

Tipo: Working or Discussion Paper

Palavras-chave: Farm Management.

Ano: 1998

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/14033

Positioning A Value Added Entrepreneurship Course in A New College Curriculum: A CFANS Example

INTEGRATING EXTENSION MATERIALS IN AN EXISTING COURSE: EXAMPLE OF APEC 3821 (RETAIL CENTER MANAGEMENT)

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2011

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/103209

Teaching entrepreneurship in college courses is becoming more commonplace. The author reports on the integration of extension entrepreneurship materials(Project Mainstreet) into an existing retail management course at the University of Minnesota. This integration results in an actual web-based business.

An Update on Curriculum Reform:Case Study of CFANS Undergraduate Program Redesign 2011

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2004

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20097

Creating An Excel-Based Balanced Scorecard to Measure Performance of Colleges of Agriculture

Tipo: Presentation

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2012

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/123747

The use of Balanced Scorecards to measure the attainment of strategic objectives has been used for a number of years in industry (Kaplan and Norton, Harvard Business School). Only recently has this analysis been extended to educational and other service organizations. Even more recently has software been available to map and measure the attainment of these objectives.

A Model for Estimating Time to Degree in Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources: A University of Minnesota Case Study

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2006

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21421

Replaced with revised version of paper 08/01/08.

AN APPLICATION OF LEARNING STYLE THEORY TO UNDERGRADUATE INSTRUCTION IN ACCOUNTING: A MINNESOTA EXAMPLE

Palavras-chave: Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 2008

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/6442

This paper reports the results of a student learning style inventory by Flemming and Miller. The survey was used in an introductory accounting course in addition to other curriculum materials to foster critical thinking. A model for assessing and incorporating critical thinking is proposed.

AN APPLICATION OF RISK ANALYSIS: LOCALIZED CORN AND SOYBEAN PRICE DISTRIBUTIONS

Palavras-chave: Research Methods/ Statistical Methods; Teaching/Communication/Extension/Profession.

Ano: 1998

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/20956

This paper examines the spatial elements of marketing grain. The decision of " where" to market has been ignored due to data limitations and lack of necessity. The author will incorporate localized probability distributions of price/basis in an Excel spreadsheet using @RISK which will evaluate marketing decisions for producers.

Comparison of Survey Results from Land Value & Rental Surveys: Differences and Synthesis

Palavras-chave: Crop Production/Industries; Risk and Uncertainty.

Ano: 2000

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/21774

Incorporating Spatial Grain Price Information in Marketing Plans: An Excel-based Spreadsheet Program

Palavras-chave: Land Economics/Use.

Ano: 2011

URL: http://purl.umn.edu/103208

This paper explores the process of integrating spatial price information in planning tools such as marketing plans. An Excel spreadsheet is shown as an example and integrated with spatial software from ESRI to produce a spatially optimized marketing solutions. Examples from a farm in southwestern Minnesota are used.