About this Course
Learners will be able to describe the crop production cycles of agriculture for annual and permanent crops, explain the financial characteristics and risks of food production, discuss the various types of land ownership and rental agreements for the use of agricultural land, and describe personal, external, and food production risks that influence decision-making in agriculture. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate certificate, "Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics" that can be stacked toward an advanced degree in the College of ACES or the Gies College of Business. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu
What You'll Learn
- Describe crop production cycles for annual and permanent crops
- Explain financial characteristics and land ownership types in agriculture
- Identify personal, external, and production risks affecting decisions
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of agriculture concepts
- Willingness to engage in practical exercises
Instructors
Paul B. Stoddard
Senior Lecturer
Bruce Sherrick, Ph.D.
Professor | Director, TIAA Center for Farmland Research; Fruin Professor in Land Economics
Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D.
Professor | Soybean Industry Chair in Agricultural Strategy
Nicholas Paulson, Ph.D.
Professor | Gardner Hinderliter Professor of Farm Management