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(CLF1000)  Advanced Core Cluster:  AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

  (CLF1700)  Unit Title:  PURCHASING OPTIONS

         UNIT DIRECTORY:

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         Code      Topic Title                        Hours            Year(s)
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        (CLF1701)  Purchasing Options                   2               3 / 4

                                  TOTAL TIME FOR UNIT = 2
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UNIT GOAL:  Students will understand the purchasing options of an agricultural 
            business.  
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UNIT OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of the unit, the students will be able to:

1.  List the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing new versus old 
    equipment.

2.  List the advantages and disadvantages of leasing.

3.  List factors to consider in purchasing seed, fertilizer, fuel, repairs, 
    and other services.
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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.
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RESOURCES:

Deere & Company.  (1987).  FARM AND RANCH BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (2nd ed.).
  Available from: John Deere Technical Services, Department F, John Deere 
  Rd., Moline, IL  61265.




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