DOCUMENT RESUME ED 330 862 CE 057 648 TITLE …DOCUMENT RESUME ED 330 862 CE 057 648 TITLE Farm Business and Production Management Program Course Competency Record. INSTITUTION Madison

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ED 330 862 CE 057 648

TITLE Farm Business and Production Management ProgramCourse Competency Record.

INSTITUTION Madison Area Technical Coll., Wis.

SPONS AGENCY Wisconsin State Board of Vocational, Technical, andAdult Education, Madison.

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EDRS PRICE MF01/PC04 Plus Postage.DESCRIPTORS Agricultural Education; *Agricultural Production;

*Animal Husbandry; Check Lists; *Competence;Competency Based Education; Farm Accounts; *FarmManagement; Postsecondary Education; SecondaryEducation; Soil Science; *Student Evaluation

ABSTRACTThis course competency record is intended to help

teachers rate development of student competencies in a farm businessand production management program. Competencies are listed for sixcourses: operating the farm business, soil management, cropmanagement, livestock nutrition, livestock management/farmsteadequipment management, and farm records and business analysis. Foreach course, evidence of achievement of competencies is suggested.Space is provided for teachers to rate students according to thefollowing criteria: awareness, adequate discussion/questions,knowledgeable, attempted application, and adoption/mastery of thecompetency. Definitions of these ratings are given. (KC)

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WISCONSIN VOCATIONAL TECHNICALAND ADULT EDUCATION SYSTEM

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Course Competency Record

FARM BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Operating the Farm Business Course Number 090-381

Soils Managment Course Number 090-382

Crop Management Course Number 090-383

Livestock Nutrition Course Number 090-384

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Livestock Mangement/Farmstead Equipment Management Course Number 090-385

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Course Competency RecordThe Farm Business and Production ManagementProgram curriculum has been organized and stateda3 competency based instruction. C.B.I. is definedas an organizational structure of learning/teachingwhich requires description in advance of theknowledge, skills, and attitudes that a student mustpossess upon exit from the program or course.

This instructional tool has been developed to assiststudents and instructors as part of the individual on-farm activity to answer four basic questions whichwill evaluate educational progress.

I. What competencies need to be addressed?2. What criteria should be considered?3. What evidence can be examined to determine

achievement?4. What level of attainment has been achieved?

The criteria listed for each competency indicates astandard of performance. The evaluation statementindicates suggested evidence of achievement basedupon a scale of attainment. This is an ongoingeducational process that should be viewedperiodically over the year the course is taught.

UTILIZATION DIRECTIONSIn order to evaluate the progress of Farm Businessand Production Management students, a list ofselected competencies have been documci ited. Thislist is to serve as i guide of skills and attitudes whichshould be accomplished over the year-long course.The concept of making students aware of the need,adequately discussing and answering relatedquestions will lead toward a level of knowledge thatshould support the student confidence to try toimplement the competency. Further usage of theknowledge and skills of the competency will result inits adaptation and mastery.

Form Definitions:Awareness (1st Stage): The student is

congnizant that the concepts exist limitedunderstandii.g -- no application. Awareness willprobably be introduced in the formal classroom;however, a student may be given advanced standingfor prior experience with the competency if thestudent demonstrates awareness responses.

Adequately Discussed/Questioned (2ndStage). The student participated actively inclassroom and individualized learning, developing anunderstaning of the basic concepts. Student is ableto respond to questions with correct answers.Adequately discussing and questions will also be amajor part of the formal classroom activity; however,specific training and questioning could beaccomplished during individualized one-on-oneinstruction. Instructor and student interact to reach aminimal level of understanding.

Knowledgeable (3rd Stage). The studentis able to manage knowledge in order to makedecisions concerning competency and plan forapplication. This stage is reached when the studentcan relate to the understanding of the informationand the student can explain its importance. This willbe determined during one-on-one contactaddressing the competency.

Attempted Application (4th Stage). Thestudent has made an effort to implement the studiedcompetency by making application in his cwnbusiness.This stage is reached when evidence canbe furnished illustrating that the student has madethe first effort to implement the competency byphysical evidence and skill demonstrated by thestudent to the instructor while at the farm businessduring one-on-one contact.

Adopted/Mastered (5th Stage). Thestudent demonstrates successful repeatedapplication of the competency. This stage is reachedwhen the student demonstrates repeated usage,adaptation and performance of the competency

Developed in cooperation with State VTAE Farm Business and Production Mangement Instructors.

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Course Competency RecordFARM BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.

EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT

I. Establish and record farm businessand family goalsCriteria:A. Established realistic standards of Family living goals listed

family living goals are writtenB. Establish realistic standards of farm

business goals for farm size, number Farm business goals listedand kind of livestock, acres of crops,and production goals

C. Identify need and funding sources Needs andwhich may be used in achieving goals funding sources listed

2. Identify insurance need anddevelop a plan

Criteria:A. Purchase needed insurancE life,

liability, health, personal property, autoand crop

3. Inventory present resources andidentify enterprises compatible withgoals, abilities and resourcesCriteria:A. Develop enterprises compatible with

own goals, abilities and resources

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Insurance purchased

List of desired enterprisescompleted based on inventory

of resources available

Inventory and comparison withprojected needs

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4. Develop plan for type and size of farmbusiness and methods to acquireCriteria:A. The student has developed a plan for

type and size of the farm businessB. List methods needed to achieve plan

5 Organize and maintain farm financialrecordsCriteria:A. List available types of record keeping

systemsB. Select record keeping system which is

best suited to be farm operationC. Develop complete set of financial and

production recordsD. Enter farm income and expenses in

appropriate columns of selected recordkeeping systems

E. Prepare farm filing system thatincludes all operating enterprises

F. Adopted depreciation schedule forfarm bldgs, equipment and livestock

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Plan completed for the typeand size of farm business

Me:hods forachievement plan identified

Alternatives identifiedto meet financial, weather,market or production perils

Farm financial and productionrecord keeping system

completed including operatingincome and expenses,

depreciation schedule andcrop and livestock production

enterprises.

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6. Identify and determine informationneeded to complete federal and statetax formsCriteria:A. List tax changes for the current yearB. List items needed for state and federal

tax reportsC. List agencies and individuals that

accurately complete income tax formswhich meet IRS standards

D. List items needed for a year-end reportand to use in tax arrangementdecisions

7. Interpret the impact of the state andfederal regulations and governmentfarm programsCriteria:A. Identify what sources are offered by

SCS, ASCS and DNR and who tocontact

B. Analyze the impact of governmentchanges in agricultural policy on hisbusiness, i. e.:

Dairy price supportsFeed GrainFarmland preservationForest crop lawZoningGrade A milk regulationsWorkman's Compensation

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Year-end tax estimatecompleted in Novembei

List of current yearchanges completed

List of possible year-endpurchases to improve

tax liability status

Services and personnelin SCS, ASCS andDNR offices listed

Impact of governmentprogram changes on own

operation explained

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COMPEnNCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirectioni: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.


8. Analyze past financial and productionperformanceGrit eria:A. Develop income and earnings

statement

9. Identify credit needs and develop aplan for financing the operationCriteria:A. Develop projected monthly and yearly

budget/cash flow statement todetermine credit needs

B. Develop list of credit sources includinginterest rates and terms and determinewhich is best for your own operation

10. Select and implement safe approvedcrop management practicesCriteria:A. Determine average mix of crops to

meet goals for farm planB. Establish cropning plan, including field

layout and rotation

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0. Utilize current soil test resultsD. Select adaptable crop varietiesE. Plant and harvest crops within

acceptable UW Extension recom-mendations relative to plant speciessoil typo and climate

F. Establish pest control plan for eachcrop based on UW Extension recom-mendations

G. Develop safety program involvingmachinery operation and pesticides

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Profit ana loss, financialand an earnings statement

completed

Cash flow statementcompleted and reviewed

Credit sources, interest ratesand terms most appropriate

for your own operation

Soil test results utilizedin fertility program

Dates of planting andharvesting established within

UW Extension guidelines

Shields placed properly onpower equipment

Chemicals stored, mixed, ,hdapplied and containers

disposed of per guidelines

Storage facility(ies) adequatefor harvested crops; priority

order for improvement or re-placement developed

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II. Develop a plan for fee0:ng livestockCriteria:A. Develop and utilize balanced rationB. Develop total livestock feed needs planC. Complete purchased feed needs

worksheet using thumb rules andguidelines for Farm Plan

12. Develop a plan for livestockmanagementCriteria:A. Establish livestock identification,

breeding health and productionrecords

B. Analyze :ivestock facilities and housingneeds

C. Plan sanitation and disease preventionprogram for livestock

D. Develop plan to handle livestock safely

13. Develop a land ust, e.:AnCriteria:A. Procure and interpret a farm soil map

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Balanced ration completedand implemented

Feed needs plan completed

Purchased feed needsworksheet completed

List of records completed: live-stock identification, breeding,

health and production

List of livestock facilities andhousing needs completed

Safe livestock handlingpractices demonstrated

Soil map obtained andinterpreted

Land use plan developed onthe basis of soil classification

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14. Identify, interpret and plan for impact ofmerging farm and agricultural issuesand practicesCriteria:A. Identify how these agricultural issues

will affect own long term goals: tightcredit, over-population, niarketing andtrade policy

B. Determine cost benefit ofimplementing any new and developingtechnologies in agriculture

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Impact of tight credit, over-production, marketing, and

trade policies of own businessexplained

New technologies utilized*infarm business listed

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Course Number 090-382 Soil Management

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1. Prepare land use planCriteria:A. Erosion kept as tolerable levels.B. Practice crop rotations.C. Compile plan according to Soil

Conservation Service (SCS) andAgricultural Stabilization andConservation Service (ASCS)guidelines.

D. Provide for wildlife habitat, ifapplicable.

2. Collect soil samplesCriteria:A. Prepare field mapB. Take soil samples according to UWEX

bulletinC. Complete soil information sheetD. Label soil sample bagsE. Use ASCS approved laboratories

3. Interpret soil test informationCriteria:A. Identify components of soil test reportB. Determine difference between actual

and optimum nutrient levels.C. Identify pH and lime requirementD. Estimate corrective and maintenance

fertilizer requirementsE. Utilize soil test laboratory report form

as a field and/or farm fertility record

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Land use plan completedaccording to SCS guidelines.

Field map completed

Soil samples collected,according to UWEX guidelines

Soil test results interpreted inrelation to yield goals

Lime and fertilizerrequirements calculated

Fertility record completed

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4. Develop a plan to determine, select andbudget for fertilizer needsCriteria:A. Calculate macro and micro nutrient

fertilizer requirements according to soiltest report and yield goals.

B. Estimate most economical means ofnutrient application.

C. Adjust nutrient requirements based onmanure application and previouscrops.

D. Describe functions of plant nutrients.

5. Develop a plan for storage andutilization of farm manures.Criteria:A. Recognize nutrient and economic

value of manure.B. Determine optimum use of manure.C. investigate cost effectiveness of

manure storage facilities.

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Fertilizer requirementscalculated.

Lime and fertilizer applicationplan completed.

Budget prepared for nutrientapplications.

Nutrient value of manurecalculated.

Plan for manure utilizationestablished.

Cost/benefit analysiscompleted for manure storage

facilities.

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6. Identify, select, and use fertilizer andtillage equipment and methods.Criteria:A. Calibrate fertilizer application

equipment.B. Compare cost effectiveness and timing

of various application methods.C. Select tillage systems compatible with

land use plan.

7. Implement farm safety practicesappropriate for soil management.Criteria:A. Follow safety guidelines for tillage

equipment use.B. Follow safety guidelines for fertilizer

and chemical use.

8. Implement environmental protectionpractices.Criteria:A. Identify environmental contamination

from specific agricultural practices.B. List government regulations.C. Use proper rates of application of

fertilizers and chemicals.

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Fertilizer applicationequipment calibrated.

Budget worksheet completedwhich compares various

application methods.

Tillage system plan selected.

Safety checklist completed (toinclude dangers associated

with power, velocity andterrain, and personal and

environmental welfare withfertilizers and pesticides).

Environmentalcontamination from own

agricultural practicesidentified.

Fertilizers applicationconsistent with soil test report

and chemicals appliedaccording to product label.

Applicable governmentregulations identified.

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9. Develop ,Ind implement a plan formaintenance and replacement of farmmachinery and equipment.Criteria:A. Formulate equipment maintenance

plan.B. Determine machine replacement

purchases based on needs, profits andland use plan.

C. Compare cost effectiveness ofmachine ownership, leasing or customhire.

10. Identify and plan for emerging farm andagricultural issues and practices.Criteria:A. Recognize sustainable agriculture

ideology.B. Evaluate utilization of govonment

programs.C. Analyze profitability of new technology.

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Machinery andequipment maintenance

checklist completed.

Machinery and equipmentreplacement plan developed.

Comparison of machineownership, leasing or custom

hire calculated.

Comparison of present soiltillage and cultural practices

with the limited input aspectsof sustainable agriculture

practices in the community.

Budget comparing limitedinput alternatives completed.

Budget calculations analyzingprofitability of adopting new

technology completed.

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II. Conduct farm business analysis andplan farm strategies for the comingyear.Criteria:A. Current financial condition assessed.B. Production efficiency measures

evaluated.Cash flow budget prepared for comingyear.

D Farm strategies identified for coming

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Net worthstatement completed.

Profit & lossstatement completed.

Acutal and projectedincome and expenses

completed as provided onthe cash flow statements.

Farm BusinessAnalysis completed (to

include liquidity ratio, asset/dept ratios, profitability, etc.)

Priority list developedand specific enterprise

practices to be implemented.

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I. Select and implement approved cropmanagement practices.Criteria:A. Select crop varieties appropriate for

own farm environments.B. Complete plan and crop budget for

each crop grown.C. Maintain a field by field crop record

keeping system.D. Complete a plan for crop pest

management.E. Follow land use plan for field tillage

practices.F. Determine least costly methods of

cropping operation.

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Seed varieties suitablefor own farm identified.

Crop plans completed.

Budget for crops developed.

Crop record keeping systemestablished and maintained.

Crop pest managementplan developed.

Plan for field tillagepractices completed.

Least cost methods ofgrowing crops identified.

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2. Implement a plan for harvesting andstorage of crops.Criteria:A. Compare methods of harvesting and

storing crops and select one to meetown needs.

B. Determine when a crop is ready toharvest.

C. Prepare an inventory of harvestedcrops.

D. Determine the type and amount ofcrop storage needed.

3. Implement farm safety practices forcrop management.Criteria:A. Demonstrate knowledge of safety

practices for tillage. planting andharvesting equipment.

B. Demonstrate knowledge of safetypractices for pesticide and fertilizerequipment.

C. Demonstrate knowledge of safetypractices for tractor operation.

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Comparison of harvestingmethods and storage

alternatives completed.

Each crop harvestedat correct time.

Inventory completed for eachharvested crop.

Appropriate crop storagestructure(s) utilized; Cost/

benefit comparison ofpresent vs. alternative

storage facilities.

Factory installed shieldingalways in place on allcrop use equipment.

All hazardous chemicals andlubricants properly used,stored and disposed of.

Recognized safetyprocedures followed for tractor

and equipment operation.






4. Identify, interpret and plan for theimpact of emerging farm andagriculture issues and practices.Criteria:A. Assess the impact of government

programs on cropping plans.B. Assess the impact of trade

agreements on cropping plans.C. Assess the feasibility of adapting new

cropping technology.

5. Conduct Farm Business Analysis andplan strategies for the coming year.Criteria:A. Prepare a farm business analysis on

crop enterprises.B. Develop cropping plan based on

business analysis and land use plan.C. Develop crop budgets.D. Develop crop plan based on market

trends.

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Impact of governmentprograms on crop planning

decisions assessed.

Effects of world market/tradeagreements and crop planning

decisions assessed.

Affect of new technolcieson crop planning

decisions analyzed.

Farm business analysis oncrop enterprise prepared.

Cropping plan developedbased on business analysis,

land use and plan and markettrend information.

Crop budget developed.

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6. Develop a crop marketing planCriteria:A. Assess own crop needs.B. Decision made to feed, sell crops, or

buy more.C. Identify selling alternatives.D. Identify buying alternatives.

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Harvest crop inventory orcrop needs identified.

Marketing method(s)determined.

Comparison completed ofcrops grown to feed

requirements anticipated.

Financial benefits of growing,buying, or selling farm

crops determined.

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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is ei..rne by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.


I. Relate animal physiology to thedigestion and assimilation of feedstuffs

Criteria:A. /Describe nutrient digestion in the

ruminant.B. Describe nutrient digestion in the

monogastric.C. Describe unique features of the

ruminant digestive tract.

2. Calculate nutrient requirements forvarious classes of livestock

CliteriaA. Select correct nutrient levels from NRC

tables for an animal specified byinstructor.

B. Define nutritional terms used in rationbalancing.

C. Calculate nutrient requirements usingnumbers found in NRC table.

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Characteristics of salivaproduction, NPN utilization,

forage digestion andB-vitamin synthesis in the

rumen explained

Monogastric digestion ofnutrients explained.

Unique features of ruminantdigestion explained.

NRC tables interpreted.

Describe nutritional termsexplained in class lecture and

from source documents

Nutrient requirementscalculated using NRC tables

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3. Determine quantity, quality and type offeeds needed compared to feeds available

Criteria:A. Identify amount of each type of feed

needed for the farm herd.B. Calculate amount of feed produced on

farm.C. Determine excess or shortage of feeds

needed.D. Obtain samples of feed supplies for

nutrient analysis.E. Evaluate relative forage quality from

lab analysis report.

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Amount of feed typesneeded calculated per

"Livestock Needs and FarmPotential Form".

Amount of feeds produced. on farm calculated.

Excess or shortage of feedsuppl;es for nutrientanalysis calculated.

Samples of feed suppliesobtained for nutrient analysis.

Relative forage quality fromlab analysis report evaluated.

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4. Balance rations for various classes oflivestock,Criteria:A. Identify DMI of animal(s).B. Calculate nutrient intake from home

grown feedstuffs.C. Determine by difference the amount of

additional protein and mineralsneeded.

D. Calculate most economic source ofnutrients.

E. Use commercial feed tag information.

5. Minimize metabolic disorders throughproper feeding.Criteria:A. Determine frequency of retained

placentas, milk fever, displacedabomasums, ketosis and FCS in herd.

B. Apply corrective measures to alleviateproblem metabolic disorders if theyoccur.

C. Maintain B.F. at or above 3.5%.

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Amount of feed consumed peranimal per day calculated.

Nutrient intakes from home-grown forages recorded onration balancing worksheet.

Difference and additionalprotein, energy and mineralsneeded Computed on ration

balancing worksheet.

Ration costs compared usingSBOM and corn as

reference ingredients.

Use of guaranteed analysis(including NPN) and

ingredients demonstrated.

Actual incidence of retainedplacentas, milk fever, dis-

placed abomasums, ketosisand FCS in own herd calculated.

Feeding program changed tocorrect disorders.

Percent B.F. from monthly DHIrecords listed. Changes in

feeding program implementedto alleviate low B.F. tests.

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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attain--ent level box.


6. Identify, interpret and plan for effects ofemerging farm and Egricultural issuesand practices.Criteria:A. Student identifies possible impact of

emerging issues related to livestocknutrition.

B. Student identifies the need to developalternative plan in response to issues.

7. Conduct farm business analysis andplan farm strategies for the comingyear.Criteria:A. Evaluate:

Milk income per cowVeterinary expense per cow

- Pounds of milk per cow- Debt load per cow

Purchased feed per cowB. Establish future livestock goal for farm

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The student hasinventoried feeds supply.

The student has projectedanimal feedFtuffs needs.

The student has developedplans for substituting one

feed- stuff for another.

The student has developedplans to reduce animal

numbers or procure neededfeed in a timely fashion.

Results of livestock evaluationcompleted and compared toVTAE State Farm and local

averages.

Future farm livestockgoal,: listed.





090-385 Livestock Management/Farmstead Equipment Management

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I. Review and modify a livestockmanagement planCriteria:A. Inventory list of producer skills and

classes of livestock.B. Develop a plan for development of

livestock enterprise including suththings as increase or decrease inlivestock numbers, efficiency andproduction goals, purebred vs.commercial, etc.

2. Develop a livestock breeding program.Criteria:A. Describe the anatomy and physiology

of reproduction.B. Distinguish between various methods

of breeding.C. Distinguish between various genetic

selection systems.

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A list of approved, adoptedspecies specific practices

performed by the producer.

Inventory of livestock byproduction classification

completed.

Plan of livestock enterprisegoals is completed.

Observation of animalbehavior. Eighty percent

settled on first service.

Recognition ofreproductive abnormality.

Sire selection based onherd evaluation.

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3. Implement farm safety practices forlivestock.Criteria:A. Safely transport livestock.B. Restrain livestock.C. Follow requirements for humane

livestock housing, handling and care.

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Farmer utilizer safe, humaneand efficient means of

livestock transport.

Approved, safe means ofrestraint are employed for

dehorning, castration,vaccination, etc.

Farmer (student) practicessafe, humane procedures in

livestock housing, handling,and care.

Farmer (student) has adopted,and practices, safe handling of

herd sires of all species.

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4. Develop a livestock health program.Criteria:A. Develop sanitation and disease

prevention program for livestock, forproduction of high quality livestock andlivestock products as prescribed bylocal doctors of veterinary medicine.

B. Describe the proper use andimp:ications of withdrawal, improperuse and storage of animalpharmaceuticals.

C. Describe symptoms of livestockdiseases and health disorders andactions appropriate for theirmanagement.

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Sanitation and diseaseprevention program

appropriate for each livestockspecies developed.

Animal pharmaceutical usagefollows approved practices.

Veterinary pharmaceuticalinventory and recordkeeping

systems developed.

Veterinary pharmaceuticalsstored in approved manner.

Diseases, ailments andinjuries common to the

appropriate livestock speciesidentified and treated as

recommended and approvedby veterinary practitioners.

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5. Develop plans for raising young stockand calves.Criteria:A. Describe pre and post partum care of

the dam.B. Follow the labor, feed, health and

housing requirements for livestockenterprises.

C. Develop an economical program forraising livestock for health and growthanimals for specific enterpriseobjectives.

D. Describe the physiology of milksecretion.

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Plan developed for nutritional,infectious disease pre andpost partum management

of the dam.

Describe parturitionmanagement of the

appropriate species.

Feed, health and housingrequirement plan developed

for raising youngstock.

Program developed for healthand growth of appropriate

livestock species.

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6. Develop livestock marketing plan.Criteria:A. Describe significant effects that

governments and foreign trade haveon the outlook for livestock products.

B. Describe operation of price supportprograms and their effect on livestockoperation (to include milk marketingorders).

C. Outline factors that influence the priceof livestock/livestock products.

D. Describe the types of organizationsthat market livestock/ livestockproducts cooperatively and thebenefits farmers gain from them.

E. Develop marketing method(s) for yourlivestock enterprise.

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Livestock and livestockproduct marReting plan

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completed based on marketchannel information.


completed based on quality.


completed related to farmorganization membership and

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7. Initiate and implement a plan forgeographic arnngement, ventilationand utilization of farm buildings.Criteria:A. Calculate spatial requirements of

ventilation systems, corresponding totypes of construction.

B. Develop plan for installation,maintenance and ventilation ofspecialized facilities, buildings, andmaterial handling equipment.

C. Describe the principles of organizingthe Farmstead Buildings inarrangements that are most effectiveand efficient.

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Plans drawn for at least onefarm structure, including airvolume, velocity, intake and

exhaust capacities.

Information resources utilizedin developing plans, i. e.,Doanes, UWEX, Butler,

Menards, etc.

Plan sketched for installation,maintenance and ventilationfor a farm building, includingmaterial handling equipment.

Farmstead Buildingarrangement plan diagrammed

to include attention toexpansion possibilities, work

efficiencies and usage ofexisting structures.

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8. Develop a plan for installation,operation and maintenance ofspecialized facilities, such as milkingsystems, barn cleaners, feedingsystems, etc.Criteria:A. Describe selection, installatiun and

operation of effective milkingequipment.

B. Define different types of constructioncommon to various farm buildingneeds.

C. Identify and compare types of feed,grain and waste disposal and milkinghandling equipment.

D. Identify space requirements forlivestock, crop and machinery.

E. Estimate costs of plannedconstruction.

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Procedures used in milkingcows and milking equipment

operated as outlined byNational Mastitis Council.

Plan developed for materialhandling and milk;ng

equipment.

Sketch to scale completed forstorage and flow pattern of

machinery.

Space and load requirementscalculated for stored grains

and forage crops.

Cost of materials and laborcalculated for planned

construction or remodeling.

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9. Develop a livestock enterpriseproduction record.

Criteria:A. Identify livestock production planning

and recordkeeping systems.B. Develop appropriate breeding, feeding

and livestock efficiency records.

!O. Identify, interpret and plan foremerging farm and agriculture issues andpractices.

Criteria:A. Identify, analyze, evaluate and select

management alternatives in a timelyfashion as issues and/or concernsarise.

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Livestock inventorycompleted.

Production record system forlivestock selected.

Bookkeeping records initiatedfor livestock breeding, feeding,

and efficiency.

List alternatives to beincorporated into own

business.

Planned alternatives conformto accepted standards of

humane treatment of animals.

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II. Conduct a farm business analysis andplan strategies for the coming year.

Criteria:A. Assess Net Worth Statement.B. Assess Profit and Loss Statement.C. Compare Actual and Projected Cash

Flow Statement.D. Complete and evaluate Farm Business

Analysis.E. Compile plan of strategies for the

coming year.

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Net WorthStatement completed.

Profit and LossStatement completed.

Actual and projected incomeand expenses completed as

provided on theCash Flow Statements.

Farm Business Analysiscompleted (to include

Liquidity Ratio, Asset/DebtRatios, Profitability, etc.)

Priority list developed ofspecific enterprise practices to

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I. Identify the economic principles andconcepts for farm businessmanagement.

Criteria:A. Make decisions on the basis of

economic benefit to the business.B. Make decisions based on individual

and family goals.

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Levels of enterprise inputscalculated that will maximize

net farm income.

Applies levels of enterpriseinputs that will maximize net

returns from farm enterprises.

Alternative crop and livestockbudgets (partial budgets)

prepared to assessnet returns.

Economic benefits ofmaximum profits compared to

personal and family goalsand objectives.

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2. Distinguish the various types of farmbusiness arrangements and apply thebest one to meet business, individualand family goals.Criteria:A. Organize farm business to best meet

business, individual and family goals.

3. Evaluate the use of professionalmanagement and record keepingservices.Criteria:A. Compare present record keeping

system adequacy with that ofprofessional record service(s).

B. Select record keeping system orservice that meets own business andpersonal needs.

C. Select production record keepingsystem or service(s) that meet ownbusiness and personal needs.

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Advantages, disadvantagesand features of various

methods of organizing a farmbusiness identifie.

Legal documents necessary toorganize the business so it

meets farm business andfamily goals completed.

Provisions made for joint farmbusiness arrangements to

best utilize individual skills andsatisfy personal goals,

as applicable.

Accounting method selected

Financial record keepingsystem implemented.

Production testing and recordkeeping systems used to

evaluate productionperformance for crop and

livestock enterprises.


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4. Review, modify and record farmbusiness and family goals.Criteria:A. Achieve family and business goalsB. Review and modify annually the

business and family goals(independently and jointly).

5. Maintain a set of farm business recordsCriteria:A. Record farm business transactionsB. Apply general depreciation guidelines

when making capital purchasedecisions

C. Use production records in making cropana livestock management decisions.

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Goals written

Goals reviewed annually

Family and business goalsadjusted as needed

Income and expensetransactions entered in the

recordkeeping system.

Debt payment recordskept current.

Hired labor recordskept as needed.

Capital purchases andsales recorded.

Tax implications consideredwhen purchasing

depreciable assets.

Plan provides for regular andsystematic replacement of

capital assets.

Compare the features andmerits of alternative

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5. Maintain a set of farm business recordsInve(continued) ntories of feed, livestock

and supplies performed.

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Alternatives available for thecost recovery of raised

breeding and dairylivestock evaluated.

Livestock production recordsused as basis for making

decisions on feeding, culling,breeding, sire selection

and herd health.

Crop production records usedas basis for making decisions

on variety selection, croprotations, chemical selection

and usage, fertilizerapplication, crop budgeting

and soil testing.

Forage and feed grainssampled and tested for

nutrient levels.

Feed analysis records used infeeding and marketing farm

forages and grains.

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6. Prepare farm business financialstatements.Criteria:A. Prepare balance sheet for the farm

business on both a modified cost andmarket value basis.

B. Prepare net earnings statement for thefarm business.

C. Prepare cash flow statement for thefarm business.

D. Prepare monthly cash flow projectionfor the farm business.

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Annual inventory of current,intermediate and long term

farm assets taken.

Modified cost value ofintermediate and long term

assets determined.

Conservative fairmarket values for all

assets estimated.

Short, intermediate, and longterm debt levels determined.

Farm business net worthcalculated on a cost and

market value basis.

Changes in farm business networth calculated.

Factors affecting change innet worth evaluated.

Net cash operatingincome calculated.

Changes in inventoryvalues calculated.

Capital purchasesand sales identified.


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Net farm earnings calculated.

Changes in accountspayable identified.

Family livingexpense calculated.

Annual principal debtpayments calculated.

Sources and amounts of allcash-in flows and outflows

identified (monthly, annually).

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7. Complete a farm business analysisCriteria:A. Provide inputs for computer analysis of

the business.B. Calculate key financial measures of

farm business performance.C. Calculate key measures of production

efficiency for the farm business.D. Compare business performance to

personal goals.

Source documentsnecessary to obtain farmanalysis inputs compiled.

Entries to farm businessanalysis input sheet made.

Farm financial data used toperform liquidity, solvency,

and profitability calculations.

Farm production dataused to perform enterprise

production analysis.

Farm analysis calculations forown operation compared to

acceptable standards.

Factors causing deviation fromacceptable business

standards for financial andproduction measures on own

farm evaluated.

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8. Organize an efficient farm office.Criteria:A. Establish filing system providing

convenient access to current and pastfarm business and production records.

B. Provide comfortable workingenvironment for recordkeeping andbusiness management functions.

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Farm businessrecords organized and

accessible for use in decisionmaking and analysis.

Specific areaestablished to serve asa farm business office.

Environmental conditionsin the farm office comfortableand conductive to conducting

farm business.

Office equipment inplace and adequate for

conducting farm business.

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9. Develop a plan for selecting andutilizing computer hardware andsoftware in the farm business.Criteria:A. Identify possible applications for a

computer in the farm business.B. Identify barriers preventing acquisition

and use of a computer in the farmbusiness.

C. Identify current industry standardsregarding hardware and compatiblesoftware.

D. Evaluate cost/benefit ratio of using acomputer in the farm business.

10. Develop a plan for using credit in thefarm business.Criteria:A. Evaluate alternative sources of short,

intermediate, and long term farmcredit.

B. Project credit needs and repaymentability using farm financial budgetingresources.

C. Plan structuring of farm debt.

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Identifies way a computercould be used in his farm

business using other farms/farmers as cases in point.

Identifies barriers that preventthe successful use of a

computer in his farm business.

Identifies current industrystandards for computerhardware and software.

Decision made toimplement or not to

implement a computersystem in the farm business.

Interest rates and interest onloans calculated.

Cash flow projection tobudget credit needs and

repayment prepared.

Ratio of short,intermediate, and longterm debt determined.

Plan developed forthe restructuring of

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II. Develop an Estate Plan to Meet FarmBusiness and Favilily Goals.Criteria:A. Inventory all farm and personal assets.B. Draw up will to meet individual needs.C. Use estate planning resources in

developing an estate plan.D. Include tax implications of alternative

estate plans.E. Identify professional consultants

available to facilitate estate planning.F. Define role of insurance in estate and

retirement plans.

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All farm and personalassets listed.

Fair market value of allfarm and personal

assets determined.

Location of important andlegal documents identified.

Will prepared.

Discuss estate planningfeatures and uses of the

following: wills, trusts,insurance, gifts, annuities, buy

and sell agreements,ownership arrangements,lease arrangements, and

forms of businessorganization.

Value of grossestate determined.

Deductions to the grossestate identified.

Net taxable estate calculated.

Potential federal estatetax and state inheritance

taxes estimated.

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EVIDEE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT

II. Develop an Estate Plan to Meet FarmBusiness and Family Goals

Ava(continued). ilable estate planningconsultants identified.

12. Assess and Plan for Farm and FamilyInsurance Needs.Criteria:A. Provide for thb following insurance

needs: health, property/ liability, autoand truck, life/disability, crop

13. Interpret state and federal tax laws tomeet business goals and filingrequirementsCriteria:A. File required income tax returns and

forms.B. Utilize tax management strategies to

maximize after tax income.C. Gather information to prepare tax

estimate worksheet.D. Interpret property tax calculation.

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Insurance meets businessand family needs.

Insurance policies assessedand coverages compared with

changes in financial status.

State and federaltax returns filed.

Yearly changes in the tax lawaffecting the reporting of in-

f_lome and expenses identified.

Tax implications whenbuying and selling farm

assets calculated.

End-of-year tax planningestimate prepared to be usedin making year end purchases

and sale decisions.

Tax benefits available byparticipating in the farmland

preservation Program and

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