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Which of the following actions best demonstrates enacting procedures that emphasize the importance of safety, health, and environmental responsibilities in the workplace?
Which of the following actions best demonstrates enacting procedures that emphasize the importance of safety, health, and environmental responsibilities in the workplace?
- Posting safety guidelines and ensuring all employees have access to them.
- Providing personal protective equipment (PPE) only to employees in high-risk departments.
- Relying on experienced employees to mentor newer staff on safety protocols without formal training.
- Conducting regular safety training sessions and drills for all employees. (correct)
An agricultural business is considering expanding into a new market. Which aspect of a SWOT analysis would address potential government regulations in that new market?
An agricultural business is considering expanding into a new market. Which aspect of a SWOT analysis would address potential government regulations in that new market?
- Strengths
- Threats (correct)
- Opportunities
- Weaknesses
A local farm stand decides to start selling its produce at a higher price point, emphasizing its superior quality and locally sourced nature. Which marketing strategy is the farm stand employing?
A local farm stand decides to start selling its produce at a higher price point, emphasizing its superior quality and locally sourced nature. Which marketing strategy is the farm stand employing?
- Penetration pricing
- Value-adding (correct)
- Mass marketing
- Cost leadership
A farmer is deciding whether to invest in a new irrigation system. How would they use economic principles to make this decision?
A farmer is deciding whether to invest in a new irrigation system. How would they use economic principles to make this decision?
An agricultural business is seeking to minimize its financial risk. Which strategy would be the most effective?
An agricultural business is seeking to minimize its financial risk. Which strategy would be the most effective?
A new regulation limits the use of a certain pesticide. How could this change in one system within AFNR affect other systems?
A new regulation limits the use of a certain pesticide. How could this change in one system within AFNR affect other systems?
What is the primary goal of identifying insurance needs in an agricultural business?
What is the primary goal of identifying insurance needs in an agricultural business?
How does understanding ethical standards primarily benefit agricultural business planning and operations?
How does understanding ethical standards primarily benefit agricultural business planning and operations?
Which activity demonstrates applying economic principles to marketing agricultural products?
Which activity demonstrates applying economic principles to marketing agricultural products?
Which financial statement is most useful for understanding a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time?
Which financial statement is most useful for understanding a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time?
An agricultural business is looking to improve its environmental sustainability. Which action would directly contribute to this goal?
An agricultural business is looking to improve its environmental sustainability. Which action would directly contribute to this goal?
What is the primary benefit of developing response plans for emergencies in AFNR operations?
What is the primary benefit of developing response plans for emergencies in AFNR operations?
How does understanding global supply and demand primarily influence AFNR businesses?
How does understanding global supply and demand primarily influence AFNR businesses?
What information is provided by a cash flow statement?
What information is provided by a cash flow statement?
How does envisioning emerging technology and globalization influence widespread AFNR markets?
How does envisioning emerging technology and globalization influence widespread AFNR markets?
Flashcards
Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment
Prioritize safety based on the potential for contamination or injury.
Emergency Response Plans
Emergency Response Plans
Plans created in advance to effectively manage and mitigate emergency situations.
Sole Proprietorship
Sole Proprietorship
A business owned and run by one person.
Partnership
Partnership
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Cooperative
Cooperative
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Corporation
Corporation
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Marketing Analysis
Marketing Analysis
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Global Supply and Demand
Global Supply and Demand
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Cash Budgeting
Cash Budgeting
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Credit Budgeting
Credit Budgeting
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Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
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Profit and Loss Statement
Profit and Loss Statement
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Cash Flow Statement
Cash Flow Statement
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Record Keeping
Record Keeping
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Return on Investment (ROI)
Return on Investment (ROI)
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Study Notes
Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
- Use proper tools, equipment, machinery, and technology for AFNR work.
- Define acceptable contamination or injury levels to prioritize safety.
- Identify necessary insurance for agricultural businesses, including property, health, life, crop, and liability (personal and environmental).
- Create emergency response plans.
- Recognize hazards and develop first aid skills to promote environmental safety.
- Study regulations for maintaining/improving safety, health, environmental management, and sustainable practices.
- Implement procedures showing the importance of workplace safety, health, and environmental responsibilities.
- Demonstrate methods for correcting common hazards.
- Apply personal and group health and safety practices.
Management Analysis and Decision Making
- Identify and compare sole proprietorships, partnerships, cooperatives, and corporations in agriculture.
- Explain environmental considerations in AFNR management decisions.
- Predict the positive and negative impacts of AFNR activities.
- Analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) for an AFNR enterprise.
- Develop operation or production plans to meet product or service needs.
- Develop business goals and strategies that capitalize on AFNR market opportunities.
- Recognize and follow ethical standards while planning and operating AFNR businesses.
Marketing
- Apply industry-accepted marketing principles to achieve AFNR business goals.
- Communicate the importance of AFNR to the public.
- Evaluate alternative marketing strategies like value-adding, branding, and niche marketing, adjusting them to meet AFNR business goals.
- Conduct marketing analysis, evaluating competitors, customers, international and domestic policy, regulations, standards, and AFNR business resources.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for agricultural commodities, products, and services.
Economics
- Use economic principles to establish and manage an AFNR enterprise.
- Describe the impact of global supply and demand on AFNR.
- State the economic output of AFNR-related industries in the U.S.
- Assess the impact of AFNR activities in local communities.
- Apply economic principles to marketing.
- Differentiate types of ownership and outline the structure of AFNR businesses in a capitalistic system.
- Identify characteristics of successful AFNR entrepreneurs.
Finance and Accounting
- Utilize accepted accounting principles to manage cash, credit budgets, and credit for an AFNR business.
- Allocate resources like capital, human resources, finances, and time.
- Manage assets for optimal use.
- Manage risk of liabilities.
- Prepare and interpret financial statements, including balance sheets, profit/loss statements, and cash flow statements.
- Prepare tax forms such as W-4, I-9, depreciation schedules, 1099s, and Workers' Compensation forms.
- Determine the cost of doing business.
- Compare banking procedures, such as bank reconciliation, noting advantages and disadvantages.
- Analyze investment options like buying, leasing, financing, and risk assessment.
- Calculate inventory carrying costs.
- Use record-keeping to achieve AFNR business goals, manage budgets, and meet legal requirements.
- Describe how to manage inventory and set selling prices.
- Explain the importance of return on investment for an agribusiness.
Terminology and Trends
- Examine economic, social, and technological changes and their impact on AFNR organizations.
- Analyze the interaction among ANFR systems in producing, processing, and managing food, fiber, fuel, and sustainable natural resource use.
- Explain fundamental AFNR cycles and systems: plant and animal life cycles, nutrient and water cycles, and animal production.
- Explain how changes in one AFNR system can affect others (e.g., reduced irrigation impacting soil, economics, and watersheds).
- Explain how regulations and major laws affect AFNR management.
- Describe current issues impacting AFNR.
- Explain the impact of sustainability on AFNR activities and practices.
- Envision how emerging technology and globalization might influence widespread markets.
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