The a global perspective Olson, Kent D. creator author. Westra, John author. text bibliography nyu 2022 Second Edition. monographic eng

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xvi, 607pages. : ill. ; 26 cm. "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"-- Kent Olson and John Westra. Revised edition of Economics of farm management in a global setting, 2011. Includes bibliographical references and index. Farm management Agriculture Economic aspects S561 .O477 2022 630.68 OLS 9781032249124 9781032247946 9781003280712 2021052032 DLC 220103 20240910101721.0 22369638 eng