AGC 314 - Leadership in Agriculture

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

The course has been designed as a leadership development course that will allow students to actively engage in a variety of industry activities in preparation for their involvement as leaders within the industry. The development and practice of leadership skills is achieved through participation in a community or professional organization. Introductory skills to successfully coordinate and conduct a business meeting will be part of the course.
Competencies

Describe the importance of leadership on the agricultural industry.
1. Explain the roles that leaders within the agricultural industry.
2. Analyze the impact of leadership within an agricultural business.
3. Differentiate the role of formal leadership vs. informal leadership.
Discuss the uniqueness of agricultural leadership.
1. Identify agricultural leaders and their impact on the industry.
2. Develop an understanding of the advocacy process and its’ impact on legislation.
3. Identify what makes a successful agricultural entrepreneurial business.
4. Support the concept of diversification within the industry.
5. Distinguish unethical behavior and the impact it has on decision making.
Define leadership issues.
1. Demonstrate leadership skills.
2. Explain organizational meeting success tools.
3. Participant in leadership development activities.
Demonstrate business tools associated with leadership.
1. Utilize standard business communication tools.
2. Participate in puablic relation activities.
3. Design promotional materials.