The Economics of Farm Management
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The Economics of Farm Management by Kent Olson
Future farm managers need a range of tools and knowledge to run successful businesses, and this accessible textbook provides the required foundations from economics and management, applied to the farm context. In today’s world where farms are subject to ever-changing industrial, labor, demographic, and technological factors, this textbook provides a clear focus and methodology for business stability and growth. It covers core microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, plus the full range of management topics, from accounting and marketing to operations management and human resource management. It also covers family succession planning and farming mega-trends. This second edition has been updated with the latest data and literature, and gives deeper attention to sustainability and conservation. It also offers a broader range of examples, showcasing the diversity of farm types and farm sizes across the US and globally. Instructor materials are available as digital supplements. This textbook will be a valuable resource for courses in farm management, ranch management, agribusiness, and agricultural economics."If there is one book that any agriculture student or farmer should refer to, to better manage farm business and conduct farm-related analysis, this is the one"
Jebaraj Asirvatham, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA
Kent Olson is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota, USA.
John Westra is Program Leader and Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska, USA.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781032247946 |
| ISBN 10 | 1032247940 |
| Title | The Economics of Farm Management |
| Author | Kent Olson |
| Series | Routledge Textbooks In Environmental And Agricultural Economics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2022-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 608 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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