- -  AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM - -

(CLF1000)  Advanced Core Cluster:  AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

  (CLF1650)  Unit Title:  INSURANCE

         UNIT DIRECTORY:

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         Code      Topic Title                        Hours            Year(s)
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        (CLF1651)  Agribusiness Insurance               2               3 / 4

                                  TOTAL TIME FOR UNIT = 2
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UNIT GOAL:  Students will understand the basic insurance requirements of an 
            agribusiness.
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UNIT OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of the unit, the students will be able to:

1.  Describe in writing the basic purpose of insurance.

2.  List the types of insurance used in agribusiness (including crop and 
    livestock insuance).
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References:

Luening, R. A., Klemme, R. M., & Mortenson, W. P.  (1991).  THE FARM
  MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK (7th ed.).  Danville, IL: Interstate Publishers.

Osburn, D. D., & Schneeberger, K. C.  (1983).  Modern Agricultural Management:
  A SYSTEMS APPROACH TO FARMING (2nd ed.).  Reston, VA: Reston Publishing.

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RESOURCES:

Current information available from the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
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