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TITLE Farm Business and Production Management ProgramCourse Competency Record.
INSTITUTION Madison Area Technical Coll., Wis.
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ABSTRACTThis course competency record is intended to help
teachers rate development of student competencies in a farm businessand production management program. Competencies are listed for sixcourses: operating the farm business, soil management, cropmanagement, livestock nutrition, livestock management/farmsteadequipment management, and farm records and business analysis. Foreach course, evidence of achievement of competencies is suggested.Space is provided for teachers to rate students according to thefollowing criteria: awareness, adequate discussion/questions,knowledgeable, attempted application, and adoption/mastery of thecompetency. Definitions of these ratings are given. (KC)
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WISCONSIN VOCATIONAL TECHNICALAND ADULT EDUCATION SYSTEM
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Course Competency Record
FARM BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Operating the Farm Business Course Number 090-381
Soils Managment Course Number 090-382
Crop Management Course Number 090-383
Livestock Nutrition Course Number 090-384
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Livestock Mangement/Farmstead Equipment Management Course Number 090-385
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Course Competency RecordThe Farm Business and Production ManagementProgram curriculum has been organized and stateda3 competency based instruction. C.B.I. is definedas an organizational structure of learning/teachingwhich requires description in advance of theknowledge, skills, and attitudes that a student mustpossess upon exit from the program or course.
This instructional tool has been developed to assiststudents and instructors as part of the individual on-farm activity to answer four basic questions whichwill evaluate educational progress.
I. What competencies need to be addressed?2. What criteria should be considered?3. What evidence can be examined to determine
achievement?4. What level of attainment has been achieved?
The criteria listed for each competency indicates astandard of performance. The evaluation statementindicates suggested evidence of achievement basedupon a scale of attainment. This is an ongoingeducational process that should be viewedperiodically over the year the course is taught.
UTILIZATION DIRECTIONSIn order to evaluate the progress of Farm Businessand Production Management students, a list ofselected competencies have been documci ited. Thislist is to serve as i guide of skills and attitudes whichshould be accomplished over the year-long course.The concept of making students aware of the need,adequately discussing and answering relatedquestions will lead toward a level of knowledge thatshould support the student confidence to try toimplement the competency. Further usage of theknowledge and skills of the competency will result inits adaptation and mastery.
Form Definitions:Awareness (1st Stage): The student is
congnizant that the concepts exist limitedunderstandii.g -- no application. Awareness willprobably be introduced in the formal classroom;however, a student may be given advanced standingfor prior experience with the competency if thestudent demonstrates awareness responses.
Adequately Discussed/Questioned (2ndStage). The student participated actively inclassroom and individualized learning, developing anunderstaning of the basic concepts. Student is ableto respond to questions with correct answers.Adequately discussing and questions will also be amajor part of the formal classroom activity; however,specific training and questioning could beaccomplished during individualized one-on-oneinstruction. Instructor and student interact to reach aminimal level of understanding.
Knowledgeable (3rd Stage). The studentis able to manage knowledge in order to makedecisions concerning competency and plan forapplication. This stage is reached when the studentcan relate to the understanding of the informationand the student can explain its importance. This willbe determined during one-on-one contactaddressing the competency.
Attempted Application (4th Stage). Thestudent has made an effort to implement the studiedcompetency by making application in his cwnbusiness.This stage is reached when evidence canbe furnished illustrating that the student has madethe first effort to implement the competency byphysical evidence and skill demonstrated by thestudent to the instructor while at the farm businessduring one-on-one contact.
Adopted/Mastered (5th Stage). Thestudent demonstrates successful repeatedapplication of the competency. This stage is reachedwhen the student demonstrates repeated usage,adaptation and performance of the competency
Developed in cooperation with State VTAE Farm Business and Production Mangement Instructors.
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Course Competency RecordFARM BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Operating the Farm Business -- Course Number 090-381
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
I. Establish and record farm businessand family goalsCriteria:A. Established realistic standards of Family living goals listed
family living goals are writtenB. Establish realistic standards of farm
business goals for farm size, number Farm business goals listedand kind of livestock, acres of crops,and production goals
C. Identify need and funding sources Needs andwhich may be used in achieving goals funding sources listed
2. Identify insurance need anddevelop a plan
Criteria:A. Purchase needed insurancE life,
liability, health, personal property, autoand crop
3. Inventory present resources andidentify enterprises compatible withgoals, abilities and resourcesCriteria:A. Develop enterprises compatible with
own goals, abilities and resources
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Insurance purchased
List of desired enterprisescompleted based on inventory
of resources available
Inventory and comparison withprojected needs
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4. Develop plan for type and size of farmbusiness and methods to acquireCriteria:A. The student has developed a plan for
type and size of the farm businessB. List methods needed to achieve plan
5 Organize and maintain farm financialrecordsCriteria:A. List available types of record keeping
systemsB. Select record keeping system which is
best suited to be farm operationC. Develop complete set of financial and
production recordsD. Enter farm income and expenses in
appropriate columns of selected recordkeeping systems
E. Prepare farm filing system thatincludes all operating enterprises
F. Adopted depreciation schedule forfarm bldgs, equipment and livestock
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Plan completed for the typeand size of farm business
Me:hods forachievement plan identified
Alternatives identifiedto meet financial, weather,market or production perils
Farm financial and productionrecord keeping system
completed including operatingincome and expenses,
depreciation schedule andcrop and livestock production
enterprises.
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
6. Identify and determine informationneeded to complete federal and statetax formsCriteria:A. List tax changes for the current yearB. List items needed for state and federal
tax reportsC. List agencies and individuals that
accurately complete income tax formswhich meet IRS standards
D. List items needed for a year-end reportand to use in tax arrangementdecisions
7. Interpret the impact of the state andfederal regulations and governmentfarm programsCriteria:A. Identify what sources are offered by
SCS, ASCS and DNR and who tocontact
B. Analyze the impact of governmentchanges in agricultural policy on hisbusiness, i. e.:
Dairy price supportsFeed GrainFarmland preservationForest crop lawZoningGrade A milk regulationsWorkman's Compensation
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Year-end tax estimatecompleted in Novembei
List of current yearchanges completed
List of possible year-endpurchases to improve
tax liability status
Services and personnelin SCS, ASCS andDNR offices listed
Impact of governmentprogram changes on own
operation explained
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EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
8. Analyze past financial and productionperformanceGrit eria:A. Develop income and earnings
statement
9. Identify credit needs and develop aplan for financing the operationCriteria:A. Develop projected monthly and yearly
budget/cash flow statement todetermine credit needs
B. Develop list of credit sources includinginterest rates and terms and determinewhich is best for your own operation
10. Select and implement safe approvedcrop management practicesCriteria:A. Determine average mix of crops to
meet goals for farm planB. Establish cropning plan, including field
layout and rotation
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0. Utilize current soil test resultsD. Select adaptable crop varietiesE. Plant and harvest crops within
acceptable UW Extension recom-mendations relative to plant speciessoil typo and climate
F. Establish pest control plan for eachcrop based on UW Extension recom-mendations
G. Develop safety program involvingmachinery operation and pesticides
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Profit ana loss, financialand an earnings statement
completed
Cash flow statementcompleted and reviewed
Credit sources, interest ratesand terms most appropriate
for your own operation
Soil test results utilizedin fertility program
Dates of planting andharvesting established within
UW Extension guidelines
Shields placed properly onpower equipment
Chemicals stored, mixed, ,hdapplied and containers
disposed of per guidelines
Storage facility(ies) adequatefor harvested crops; priority
order for improvement or re-placement developed
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE CC MPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
II. Develop a plan for fee0:ng livestockCriteria:A. Develop and utilize balanced rationB. Develop total livestock feed needs planC. Complete purchased feed needs
worksheet using thumb rules andguidelines for Farm Plan
12. Develop a plan for livestockmanagementCriteria:A. Establish livestock identification,
breeding health and productionrecords
B. Analyze :ivestock facilities and housingneeds
C. Plan sanitation and disease preventionprogram for livestock
D. Develop plan to handle livestock safely
13. Develop a land ust, e.:AnCriteria:A. Procure and interpret a farm soil map
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Balanced ration completedand implemented
Feed needs plan completed
Purchased feed needsworksheet completed
List of records completed: live-stock identification, breeding,
health and production
List of livestock facilities andhousing needs completed
Safe livestock handlingpractices demonstrated
Soil map obtained andinterpreted
Land use plan developed onthe basis of soil classification
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EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
14. Identify, interpret and plan for impact ofmerging farm and agricultural issuesand practicesCriteria:A. Identify how these agricultural issues
will affect own long term goals: tightcredit, over-population, niarketing andtrade policy
B. Determine cost benefit ofimplementing any new and developingtechnologies in agriculture
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Impact of tight credit, over-production, marketing, and
trade policies of own businessexplained
New technologies utilized*infarm business listed
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Course Competency RecordFARM BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Course Number 090-382 Soil Management
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
1. Prepare land use planCriteria:A. Erosion kept as tolerable levels.B. Practice crop rotations.C. Compile plan according to Soil
Conservation Service (SCS) andAgricultural Stabilization andConservation Service (ASCS)guidelines.
D. Provide for wildlife habitat, ifapplicable.
2. Collect soil samplesCriteria:A. Prepare field mapB. Take soil samples according to UWEX
bulletinC. Complete soil information sheetD. Label soil sample bagsE. Use ASCS approved laboratories
3. Interpret soil test informationCriteria:A. Identify components of soil test reportB. Determine difference between actual
and optimum nutrient levels.C. Identify pH and lime requirementD. Estimate corrective and maintenance
fertilizer requirementsE. Utilize soil test laboratory report form
as a field and/or farm fertility record
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Land use plan completedaccording to SCS guidelines.
Field map completed
Soil samples collected,according to UWEX guidelines
Soil test results interpreted inrelation to yield goals
Lime and fertilizerrequirements calculated
Fertility record completed
Adequatelydiscussed
Awareness QuestionedAttempted Adopted/
Knowledgeable Application Mastered
COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
4. Develop a plan to determine, select andbudget for fertilizer needsCriteria:A. Calculate macro and micro nutrient
fertilizer requirements according to soiltest report and yield goals.
B. Estimate most economical means ofnutrient application.
C. Adjust nutrient requirements based onmanure application and previouscrops.
D. Describe functions of plant nutrients.
5. Develop a plan for storage andutilization of farm manures.Criteria:A. Recognize nutrient and economic
value of manure.B. Determine optimum use of manure.C. investigate cost effectiveness of
manure storage facilities.
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Fertilizer requirementscalculated.
Lime and fertilizer applicationplan completed.
Budget prepared for nutrientapplications.
Nutrient value of manurecalculated.
Plan for manure utilizationestablished.
Cost/benefit analysiscompleted for manure storage
facilities.
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
6. Identify, select, and use fertilizer andtillage equipment and methods.Criteria:A. Calibrate fertilizer application
equipment.B. Compare cost effectiveness and timing
of various application methods.C. Select tillage systems compatible with
land use plan.
7. Implement farm safety practicesappropriate for soil management.Criteria:A. Follow safety guidelines for tillage
equipment use.B. Follow safety guidelines for fertilizer
and chemical use.
8. Implement environmental protectionpractices.Criteria:A. Identify environmental contamination
from specific agricultural practices.B. List government regulations.C. Use proper rates of application of
fertilizers and chemicals.
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Fertilizer applicationequipment calibrated.
Budget worksheet completedwhich compares various
application methods.
Tillage system plan selected.
Safety checklist completed (toinclude dangers associated
with power, velocity andterrain, and personal and
environmental welfare withfertilizers and pesticides).
Environmentalcontamination from own
agricultural practicesidentified.
Fertilizers applicationconsistent with soil test report
and chemicals appliedaccording to product label.
Applicable governmentregulations identified.
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EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
9. Develop ,Ind implement a plan formaintenance and replacement of farmmachinery and equipment.Criteria:A. Formulate equipment maintenance
plan.B. Determine machine replacement
purchases based on needs, profits andland use plan.
C. Compare cost effectiveness ofmachine ownership, leasing or customhire.
10. Identify and plan for emerging farm andagricultural issues and practices.Criteria:A. Recognize sustainable agriculture
ideology.B. Evaluate utilization of govonment
programs.C. Analyze profitability of new technology.
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Machinery andequipment maintenance
checklist completed.
Machinery and equipmentreplacement plan developed.
Comparison of machineownership, leasing or custom
hire calculated.
Comparison of present soiltillage and cultural practices
with the limited input aspectsof sustainable agriculture
practices in the community.
Budget comparing limitedinput alternatives completed.
Budget calculations analyzingprofitability of adopting new
technology completed.
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
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II. Conduct farm business analysis andplan farm strategies for the comingyear.Criteria:A. Current financial condition assessed.B. Production efficiency measures
evaluated.Cash flow budget prepared for comingyear.
D Farm strategies identified for coming
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Net worthstatement completed.
Profit & lossstatement completed.
Acutal and projectedincome and expenses
completed as provided onthe cash flow statements.
Farm BusinessAnalysis completed (to
include liquidity ratio, asset/dept ratios, profitability, etc.)
Priority list developedand specific enterprise
practices to be implemented.
Adequatelydiscussed
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Course Competency RecordFARM BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
090-383 Crop Management
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
I. Select and implement approved cropmanagement practices.Criteria:A. Select crop varieties appropriate for
own farm environments.B. Complete plan and crop budget for
each crop grown.C. Maintain a field by field crop record
keeping system.D. Complete a plan for crop pest
management.E. Follow land use plan for field tillage
practices.F. Determine least costly methods of
cropping operation.
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Seed varieties suitablefor own farm identified.
Crop plans completed.
Budget for crops developed.
Crop record keeping systemestablished and maintained.
Crop pest managementplan developed.
Plan for field tillagepractices completed.
Least cost methods ofgrowing crops identified.
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
2. Implement a plan for harvesting andstorage of crops.Criteria:A. Compare methods of harvesting and
storing crops and select one to meetown needs.
B. Determine when a crop is ready toharvest.
C. Prepare an inventory of harvestedcrops.
D. Determine the type and amount ofcrop storage needed.
3. Implement farm safety practices forcrop management.Criteria:A. Demonstrate knowledge of safety
practices for tillage. planting andharvesting equipment.
B. Demonstrate knowledge of safetypractices for pesticide and fertilizerequipment.
C. Demonstrate knowledge of safetypractices for tractor operation.
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Comparison of harvestingmethods and storage
alternatives completed.
Each crop harvestedat correct time.
Inventory completed for eachharvested crop.
Appropriate crop storagestructure(s) utilized; Cost/
benefit comparison ofpresent vs. alternative
storage facilities.
Factory installed shieldingalways in place on allcrop use equipment.
All hazardous chemicals andlubricants properly used,stored and disposed of.
Recognized safetyprocedures followed for tractor
and equipment operation.
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
4. Identify, interpret and plan for theimpact of emerging farm andagriculture issues and practices.Criteria:A. Assess the impact of government
programs on cropping plans.B. Assess the impact of trade
agreements on cropping plans.C. Assess the feasibility of adapting new
cropping technology.
5. Conduct Farm Business Analysis andplan strategies for the coming year.Criteria:A. Prepare a farm business analysis on
crop enterprises.B. Develop cropping plan based on
business analysis and land use plan.C. Develop crop budgets.D. Develop crop plan based on market
trends.
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Impact of governmentprograms on crop planning
decisions assessed.
Effects of world market/tradeagreements and crop planning
decisions assessed.
Affect of new technolcieson crop planning
decisions analyzed.
Farm business analysis oncrop enterprise prepared.
Cropping plan developedbased on business analysis,
land use and plan and markettrend information.
Crop budget developed.
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
6. Develop a crop marketing planCriteria:A. Assess own crop needs.B. Decision made to feed, sell crops, or
buy more.C. Identify selling alternatives.D. Identify buying alternatives.
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Harvest crop inventory orcrop needs identified.
Marketing method(s)determined.
Comparison completed ofcrops grown to feed
requirements anticipated.
Financial benefits of growing,buying, or selling farm
crops determined.
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Course Competency RecordFARM BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Course Number 090-384 - Livestock Nutrition
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is ei..rne by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
I. Relate animal physiology to thedigestion and assimilation of feedstuffs
Criteria:A. /Describe nutrient digestion in the
ruminant.B. Describe nutrient digestion in the
monogastric.C. Describe unique features of the
ruminant digestive tract.
2. Calculate nutrient requirements forvarious classes of livestock
CliteriaA. Select correct nutrient levels from NRC
tables for an animal specified byinstructor.
B. Define nutritional terms used in rationbalancing.
C. Calculate nutrient requirements usingnumbers found in NRC table.
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Characteristics of salivaproduction, NPN utilization,
forage digestion andB-vitamin synthesis in the
rumen explained
Monogastric digestion ofnutrients explained.
Unique features of ruminantdigestion explained.
NRC tables interpreted.
Describe nutritional termsexplained in class lecture and
from source documents
Nutrient requirementscalculated using NRC tables
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EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
3. Determine quantity, quality and type offeeds needed compared to feeds available
Criteria:A. Identify amount of each type of feed
needed for the farm herd.B. Calculate amount of feed produced on
farm.C. Determine excess or shortage of feeds
needed.D. Obtain samples of feed supplies for
nutrient analysis.E. Evaluate relative forage quality from
lab analysis report.
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Amount of feed typesneeded calculated per
"Livestock Needs and FarmPotential Form".
Amount of feeds produced. on farm calculated.
Excess or shortage of feedsuppl;es for nutrientanalysis calculated.
Samples of feed suppliesobtained for nutrient analysis.
Relative forage quality fromlab analysis report evaluated.
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
4. Balance rations for various classes oflivestock,Criteria:A. Identify DMI of animal(s).B. Calculate nutrient intake from home
grown feedstuffs.C. Determine by difference the amount of
additional protein and mineralsneeded.
D. Calculate most economic source ofnutrients.
E. Use commercial feed tag information.
5. Minimize metabolic disorders throughproper feeding.Criteria:A. Determine frequency of retained
placentas, milk fever, displacedabomasums, ketosis and FCS in herd.
B. Apply corrective measures to alleviateproblem metabolic disorders if theyoccur.
C. Maintain B.F. at or above 3.5%.
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Amount of feed consumed peranimal per day calculated.
Nutrient intakes from home-grown forages recorded onration balancing worksheet.
Difference and additionalprotein, energy and mineralsneeded Computed on ration
balancing worksheet.
Ration costs compared usingSBOM and corn as
reference ingredients.
Use of guaranteed analysis(including NPN) and
ingredients demonstrated.
Actual incidence of retainedplacentas, milk fever, dis-
placed abomasums, ketosisand FCS in own herd calculated.
Feeding program changed tocorrect disorders.
Percent B.F. from monthly DHIrecords listed. Changes in
feeding program implementedto alleviate low B.F. tests.
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attain--ent level box.
EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
6. Identify, interpret and plan for effects ofemerging farm and Egricultural issuesand practices.Criteria:A. Student identifies possible impact of
emerging issues related to livestocknutrition.
B. Student identifies the need to developalternative plan in response to issues.
7. Conduct farm business analysis andplan farm strategies for the comingyear.Criteria:A. Evaluate:
Milk income per cowVeterinary expense per cow
- Pounds of milk per cow- Debt load per cow
Purchased feed per cowB. Establish future livestock goal for farm
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The student hasinventoried feeds supply.
The student has projectedanimal feedFtuffs needs.
The student has developedplans for substituting one
feed- stuff for another.
The student has developedplans to reduce animal
numbers or procure neededfeed in a timely fashion.
Results of livestock evaluationcompleted and compared toVTAE State Farm and local
averages.
Future farm livestockgoal,: listed.
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Course Competency RecordFARM BUSINESS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
090-385 Livestock Management/Farmstead Equipment Management
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EVIDENCE OFCOURSE COMPETENCY ACHIEVEMENT
I. Review and modify a livestockmanagement planCriteria:A. Inventory list of producer skills and
classes of livestock.B. Develop a plan for development of
livestock enterprise including suththings as increase or decrease inlivestock numbers, efficiency andproduction goals, purebred vs.commercial, etc.
2. Develop a livestock breeding program.Criteria:A. Describe the anatomy and physiology
of reproduction.B. Distinguish between various methods
of breeding.C. Distinguish between various genetic
selection systems.
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A list of approved, adoptedspecies specific practices
performed by the producer.
Inventory of livestock byproduction classification
completed.
Plan of livestock enterprisegoals is completed.
Observation of animalbehavior. Eighty percent
settled on first service.
Recognition ofreproductive abnormality.
Sire selection based onherd evaluation.
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3. Implement farm safety practices forlivestock.Criteria:A. Safely transport livestock.B. Restrain livestock.C. Follow requirements for humane
livestock housing, handling and care.
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Farmer utilizer safe, humaneand efficient means of
livestock transport.
Approved, safe means ofrestraint are employed for
dehorning, castration,vaccination, etc.
Farmer (student) practicessafe, humane procedures in
live- stock housing, handling,and care.
Farmer (student) has adopted,and practices, safe handling of
herd sires of all species.
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4. Develop a livestock health program.Criteria:A. Develop sanitation and disease
prevention program for livestock, forproduction of high quality livestock andlivestock products as prescribed bylocal doctors of veterinary medicine.
B. Describe the proper use andimp:ications of withdrawal, improperuse and storage of animalpharmaceuticals.
C. Describe symptoms of livestockdiseases and health disorders andactions appropriate for theirmanagement.
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Sanitation and diseaseprevention program
appropriate for each livestockspecies developed.
Animal pharmaceutical usagefollows approved practices.
Veterinary pharmaceuticalinventory and recordkeeping
systems developed.
Veterinary pharmaceuticalsstored in approved manner.
Diseases, ailments andinjuries common to the
appropriate livestock speciesidentified and treated as
recommended and approvedby veterinary practitioners.
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5. Develop plans for raising young stockand calves.Criteria:A. Describe pre and post partum care of
the dam.B. Follow the labor, feed, health and
housing requirements for livestockenterprises.
C. Develop an economical program forraising livestock for health and growthanimals for specific enterpriseobjectives.
D. Describe the physiology of milksecretion.
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Plan developed for nutritional,infectious disease pre andpost partum management
of the dam.
Describe parturitionmanagement of the
appropriate species.
Feed, health and housingrequirement plan developed
for raising youngstock.
Program developed for healthand growth of appropriate
livestock species.
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6. Develop livestock marketing plan.Criteria:A. Describe significant effects that
governments and foreign trade haveon the outlook for livestock products.
B. Describe operation of price supportprograms and their effect on livestockoperation (to include milk marketingorders).
C. Outline factors that influence the priceof livestock/livestock products.
D. Describe the types of organizationsthat market livestock/ livestockproducts cooperatively and thebenefits farmers gain from them.
E. Develop marketing method(s) for yourlivestock enterprise.
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Livestock and livestockproduct marReting plan
completed.
Livestock and livestockproduct marReting plan
completed based on marketchannel information.
Livestock and livestockproduct marReting plan
completed based on quality.
Livestock and livestockproduct marReting plan
completed related to farmorganization membership and
activity.
Livestock and livestockproduct marReting plan
involves cash flow realities.
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7. Initiate and implement a plan forgeographic arnngement, ventilationand utilization of farm buildings.Criteria:A. Calculate spatial requirements of
ventilation systems, corresponding totypes of construction.
B. Develop plan for installation,maintenance and ventilation ofspecialized facilities, buildings, andmaterial handling equipment.
C. Describe the principles of organizingthe Farmstead Buildings inarrangements that are most effectiveand efficient.
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Plans drawn for at least onefarm structure, including airvolume, velocity, intake and
exhaust capacities.
Information resources utilizedin developing plans, i. e.,Doanes, UWEX, Butler,
Menards, etc.
Plan sketched for installation,maintenance and ventilationfor a farm building, includingmaterial handling equipment.
Farmstead Buildingarrangement plan diagrammed
to include attention toexpansion possibilities, work
efficiencies and usage ofexisting structures.
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8. Develop a plan for installation,operation and maintenance ofspecialized facilities, such as milkingsystems, barn cleaners, feedingsystems, etc.Criteria:A. Describe selection, installatiun and
operation of effective milkingequipment.
B. Define different types of constructioncommon to various farm buildingneeds.
C. Identify and compare types of feed,grain and waste disposal and milkinghandling equipment.
D. Identify space requirements forlivestock, crop and machinery.
E. Estimate costs of plannedconstruction.
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Procedures used in milkingcows and milking equipment
operated as outlined byNational Mastitis Council.
Plan developed for materialhandling and milk;ng
equipment.
Sketch to scale completed forstorage and flow pattern of
machinery.
Space and load requirementscalculated for stored grains
and forage crops.
Cost of materials and laborcalculated for planned
construction or remodeling.
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9. Develop a livestock enterpriseproduction record.
Criteria:A. Identify livestock production planning
and recordkeeping systems.B. Develop appropriate breeding, feeding
and livestock efficiency records.
!O. Identify, interpret and plan foremerging farm and agriculture issues andpractices.
Criteria:A. Identify, analyze, evaluate and select
management alternatives in a timelyfashion as issues and/or concernsarise.
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Livestock inventorycompleted.
Production record system forlivestock selected.
Bookkeeping records initiatedfor livestock breeding, feeding,
and efficiency.
List alternatives to beincorporated into own
business.
Planned alternatives conformto accepted standards of
humane treatment of animals.
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COMPETENCY ATTAINMENT SCALEDirections: evaluation is done by mutual consent of student andinstructor. Place date in appropriate attainment level box.
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II. Conduct a farm business analysis andplan strategies for the coming year.
Criteria:A. Assess Net Worth Statement.B. Assess Profit and Loss Statement.C. Compare Actual and Projected Cash
Flow Statement.D. Complete and evaluate Farm Business
Analysis.E. Compile plan of strategies for the
coming year.
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Net WorthStatement completed.
Profit and LossStatement completed.
Actual and projected incomeand expenses completed as
provided on theCash Flow Statements.
Farm Business Analysiscompleted (to include
Liquidity Ratio, Asset/DebtRatios, Profitability, etc.)
Priority list developed ofspecific enterprise practices to
be implementerl
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I. Identify the economic principles andconcepts for farm businessmanagement.
Criteria:A. Make decisions on the basis of
economic benefit to the business.B. Make decisions based on individual
and family goals.
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Levels of enterprise inputscalculated that will maximize
net farm income.
Applies levels of enterpriseinputs that will maximize net
returns from farm enterprises.
Alternative crop and livestockbudgets (partial budgets)
prepared to assessnet returns.
Economic benefits ofmaximum profits compared to
personal and family goalsand objectives.
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2. Distinguish the various types of farmbusiness arrangements and apply thebest one to meet business, individualand family goals.Criteria:A. Organize farm business to best meet
business, individual and family goals.
3. Evaluate the use of professionalmanagement and record keepingservices.Criteria:A. Compare present record keeping
system adequacy with that ofprofessional record service(s).
B. Select record keeping system orservice that meets own business andpersonal needs.
C. Select production record keepingsystem or service(s) that meet ownbusiness and personal needs.
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Advantages, disadvantagesand features of various
methods of organizing a farmbusiness identifie.
Legal documents necessary toorganize the business so it
meets farm business andfamily goals completed.
Provisions made for joint farmbusiness arrangements to
best utilize individual skills andsatisfy personal goals,
as applicable.
Accounting method selected
Financial record keepingsystem implemented.
Production testing and recordkeeping systems used to
evaluate productionperformance for crop and
livestock enterprises.
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4. Review, modify and record farmbusiness and family goals.Criteria:A. Achieve family and business goalsB. Review and modify annually the
business and family goals(independently and jointly).
5. Maintain a set of farm business recordsCriteria:A. Record farm business transactionsB. Apply general depreciation guidelines
when making capital purchasedecisions
C. Use production records in making cropana livestock management decisions.
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Goals written
Goals reviewed annually
Family and business goalsadjusted as needed
Income and expensetransactions entered in the
recordkeeping system.
Debt payment recordskept current.
Hired labor recordskept as needed.
Capital purchases andsales recorded.
Tax implications consideredwhen purchasing
depreciable assets.
Plan provides for regular andsystematic replacement of
capital assets.
Compare the features andmerits of alternative
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5. Maintain a set of farm business recordsInve(continued) ntories of feed, livestock
and supplies performed.
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Alternatives available for thecost recovery of raised
breeding and dairylivestock evaluated.
Livestock production recordsused as basis for making
decisions on feeding, culling,breeding, sire selection
and herd health.
Crop production records usedas basis for making decisions
on variety selection, croprotations, chemical selection
and usage, fertilizerapplication, crop budgeting
and soil testing.
Forage and feed grainssampled and tested for
nutrient levels.
Feed analysis records used infeeding and marketing farm
forages and grains.
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6. Prepare farm business financialstatements.Criteria:A. Prepare balance sheet for the farm
business on both a modified cost andmarket value basis.
B. Prepare net earnings statement for thefarm business.
C. Prepare cash flow statement for thefarm business.
D. Prepare monthly cash flow projectionfor the farm business.
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Annual inventory of current,intermediate and long term
farm assets taken.
Modified cost value ofintermediate and long term
assets determined.
Conservative fairmarket values for all
assets estimated.
Short, intermediate, and longterm debt levels determined.
Farm business net worthcalculated on a cost and
market value basis.
Changes in farm business networth calculated.
Factors affecting change innet worth evaluated.
Net cash operatingincome calculated.
Changes in inventoryvalues calculated.
Capital purchasesand sales identified.
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6. Prepare farm business financialstatements (continued).
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Net farm earnings calculated.
Changes in accountspayable identified.
Family livingexpense calculated.
Annual principal debtpayments calculated.
Sources and amounts of allcash-in flows and outflows
identified (monthly, annually).
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7. Complete a farm business analysisCriteria:A. Provide inputs for computer analysis of
the business.B. Calculate key financial measures of
farm business performance.C. Calculate key measures of production
efficiency for the farm business.D. Compare business performance to
personal goals.
Source documentsnecessary to obtain farmanalysis inputs compiled.
Entries to farm businessanalysis input sheet made.
Farm financial data used toperform liquidity, solvency,
and profitability calculations.
Farm production dataused to perform enterprise
production analysis.
Farm analysis calculations forown operation compared to
acceptable standards.
Factors causing deviation fromacceptable business
standards for financial andproduction measures on own
farm evaluated.
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8. Organize an efficient farm office.Criteria:A. Establish filing system providing
convenient access to current and pastfarm business and production records.
B. Provide comfortable workingenvironment for recordkeeping andbusiness management functions.
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Farm businessrecords organized and
accessible for use in decisionmaking and analysis.
Specific areaestablished to serve asa farm business office.
Environmental conditionsin the farm office comfortableand conductive to conducting
farm business.
Office equipment inplace and adequate for
conducting farm business.
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9. Develop a plan for selecting andutilizing computer hardware andsoftware in the farm business.Criteria:A. Identify possible applications for a
computer in the farm business.B. Identify barriers preventing acquisition
and use of a computer in the farmbusiness.
C. Identify current industry standardsregarding hardware and compatiblesoftware.
D. Evaluate cost/benefit ratio of using acomputer in the farm business.
10. Develop a plan for using credit in thefarm business.Criteria:A. Evaluate alternative sources of short,
intermediate, and long term farmcredit.
B. Project credit needs and repaymentability using farm financial budgetingresources.
C. Plan structuring of farm debt.
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Identifies way a computercould be used in his farm
business using other farms/farmers as cases in point.
Identifies barriers that preventthe successful use of a
computer in his farm business.
Identifies current industrystandards for computerhardware and software.
Decision made toimplement or not to
implement a computersystem in the farm business.
Interest rates and interest onloans calculated.
Cash flow projection tobudget credit needs and
repayment prepared.
Ratio of short,intermediate, and longterm debt determined.
Plan developed forthe restructuring of
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II. Develop an Estate Plan to Meet FarmBusiness and Favilily Goals.Criteria:A. Inventory all farm and personal assets.B. Draw up will to meet individual needs.C. Use estate planning resources in
developing an estate plan.D. Include tax implications of alternative
estate plans.E. Identify professional consultants
available to facilitate estate planning.F. Define role of insurance in estate and
retirement plans.
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All farm and personalassets listed.
Fair market value of allfarm and personal
assets determined.
Location of important andlegal documents identified.
Will prepared.
Discuss estate planningfeatures and uses of the
following: wills, trusts,insurance, gifts, annuities, buy
and sell agreements,ownership arrangements,lease arrangements, and
forms of businessorganization.
Value of grossestate determined.
Deductions to the grossestate identified.
Net taxable estate calculated.
Potential federal estatetax and state inheritance
taxes estimated.
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II. Develop an Estate Plan to Meet FarmBusiness and Family Goals
Ava(continued). ilable estate planningconsultants identified.
12. Assess and Plan for Farm and FamilyInsurance Needs.Criteria:A. Provide for thb following insurance
needs: health, property/ liability, autoand truck, life/disability, crop
13. Interpret state and federal tax laws tomeet business goals and filingrequirementsCriteria:A. File required income tax returns and
forms.B. Utilize tax management strategies to
maximize after tax income.C. Gather information to prepare tax
estimate worksheet.D. Interpret property tax calculation.
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Insurance meets businessand family needs.
Insurance policies assessedand coverages compared with
changes in financial status.
State and federaltax returns filed.
Yearly changes in the tax lawaffecting the reporting of in-
f_lome and expenses identified.
Tax implications whenbuying and selling farm
assets calculated.
End-of-year tax planningestimate prepared to be usedin making year end purchases
and sale decisions.
Tax benefits available byparticipating in the farmland
preservation Program and
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