The Economics Of Farm Management: A Global Perspective (Routledge Textbooks In Environmental And Agricultural Economics) - 9781032249124

Future farm managers need a range of tools and knowledge to run successful businesses, and this accessible textbook provides the required foundations from economics and management, applied to the farm context. In today's world where farms are subject to ever-changing industrial, labor, demographic and technological factors, this textbook provides a clear focus and methodology for business stability and growth. It covers core microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, plus the full range of management topics, from accounting and marketing to operations management and human resource management. It also covers family succession planning and farming mega-trends. This second edition has been updated with the latest data and literature, and gives deeper attention to sustainability and conservation. It also offers a broader range of examples, showcasing the diversity of farm types and farm sizes across the US and globally. Instructor materials are available as digital supplements. This textbook will be a valuable resource for courses in farm management, ranch management, agribusiness and agricultural economics.

• | Author: Kent Olson|Taylor & Francis Group|John Westra
• | Publisher: Routledge
• | Publication Date: May 31, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 608 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1032249129
• | ISBN-13: 9781032249124