Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management - AGR 143 at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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AGR 143 - Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management
Introduces agriculture's importance to society and ways to start a farm or agribusiness. Evaluates forms of business including cooperatives and create financial statements and reports necessary for routine accounting and tax preparation. Utilizes financial tools for decision making, budgets and time value of money. Explores retirement, transition planning, personal financial management, and capital acquisition techniques.
Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2-3 hours, Total 4-6 per week.
Prerequisite: Local college option.
3 credits

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

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Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61656 AGR 143-Z1 0
 M     
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual-Real Time WW
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
43248 AGR 143-Z1L 3
   W   
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual-Real Time WW
Enrolling in this lab will also enroll the student in the AGR 143-Z1 lecture.
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required.
See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
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