AGBS B2 Agricultural Economics (3 units)
Core agriculture course; required of all agriculture majors.
The place of agriculture and farming in the economic system;
basic economic concepts and problems of agriculture;
pricing and marketing problems, factors of production; state
and federal farm programs affecting the farmer’s economic
position. Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent
enrollment in MATH BA/B200A. Recommended: Reading
Level 5 minimum. Hours: 54 lect. Offered: F. CCS: Occupational
Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges. BC GE
D.2; CSU GE D.2.

AGBS B6 Agriculture Sales and Promotion (3 units)
Course Description:

The study of principles and practices of the selling process: selling strategies and approaches, why and how people buy, prospecting, territory management, and customer service.  Self- management, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary in developing managerial abilities, leadership qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness sector will be explored.  Students will gain experience through role-play, formal sales presentations, and job shadowing.  The course content is organized to give students an in-depth understanding of the factors and influences that affect the agribusiness industry on a day-to-day basis. (C-ID AG-AB 112L)  Recommended: Reading Level 5 minimum. Hours: 54 lect. Offered: F, S. CCS: Occupational
Education. Transferable: CSU and private colleges