Goat-Farm Records & Financial Mgmt

This course will focus on establishing farm financial records as well as analysis of the financial records. Students will discuss the management decisions that can be made from financial records, compare written versus computerized record keeping systems, and develop a plan for keeping financial records for their goat operation. Students will be able to define the purpose of basic financial statements like a balance sheet, budget, and cash flow. Upon completion of this course, students will develop a balance sheet and outline the components needed to build a budget and cash flow for their goat operation.