30 Credits CERT3164/CERT2114, Academic Catalog 2025-2026
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The Marketing Certificate will provide the education necessary to develop the understanding, knowledge, and skills to market farm commodities. Specific skills include learning the individual marketing options available for producers to market their commodities. Students will also learn how to calculate an accurate cost of production for use in an individualized marketing plan.
Campuses: Faribault and North Mankato
Program Start Semester: Fall
Base estimate for 30 credit program
Tuition is paid on a semester by semester basis and will vary depending on the courses and total credits you take.
Tuition and Fees: $6,159
Tools and Equipment: $ n/a
Total Estimated Cost: $6,159 *
and you'll see that tuition at 色中色 is much more affordable than other institutions.
*Based on 2024-2025 tuition and fees rates. Does not include extra expenses for online delivery, course fees, or course differential. Books, transportation, and living expenses also not included.
The course requirements listed below are specific to the current school year (noted above). If you need to view the program from previous years view our Catalog Archive.
Required Courses (11 Courses)
Complete all of the following courses:
FBMT1170 Intro to Farm Commodity Marketing (3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce the various methods and tools to market farm commodities. Students will study types of marketing contracts, cash markets, the role of brokers and market advisors, and the importance of insurance. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT1173 Directed Study-Intro to Farm Commodity Marketing (2 credits)
This course provides the student with the opportunity to use the various marketing methods and tools. The students will use various types of marketing contracts and cash markets as well as recognize the roles of brokers and market advisors. (Prerequisite: None)
FBMT1180 Applying Commodity Marketing Fundamentals (3 credits)
This course is designed to teach students the various methods and tools to market farm commodities. Students will utilize various marketing tools to enhance their farm business operations. (Prerequisite: None)
FBMT1183 Directed Study-Applying Commodity Marketing Fundamentals (2 credits)
This course is designed to teach students to apply the various methods and tools to market farm commodities. The students will develop various marketing tools to enhance their farm business operations. (Prerequisite: None)
FBMT1190 Evaluating Farm Commodity Marketing Tools (3 credits)
This course is designed to justify current farm commodity marketing plans. Emphasis will be placed on current market conditions and pricing opportunities. The student will prioritize and evaluate marketing opportunities and risk. (Prerequisite: None)
FBMT1193 Directed Study-Evaluating Farm Commodity Marketing Tools (2 credits)
This course is designed to teach students to implement the various farm marketing tools and to select the tool appropriate to the present marketing situation. The student will utilize marketing alternatives and apply to farm business marketing. (Prerequisite: None)
FBMT1223 Using System Analysis in Total Farm Planning (2 credits)
This course enables study of concepts related to farm business analysis, and exploration of possible implications and/or solutions to these concepts. A systematic method to assess farm business strengths and weaknesses based on the analysis will be used. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2170 Monitoring Farm Commodity Marketing Plans (3 credits)
This course is designed to help students revise current farm commodity plans. Emphasis will be placed on current market conditions and pricing opportunities. The student will prioritize and evaluate marketing opportunities and risk. (Prerequisite: None)
FBMT2173 Directed Study-Monitoring Farm Commodity Marketing Plans (2 credits)
This course is designed to justify current farm commodity marketing plans. Emphasis will be placed on current conditions and pricing opportunities. The student will prioritize and evaluate marketing opportunities and risk. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2180 Strategies in Farm Commodity Marketing (3 credits)
This course is designed to plan marketing strategies necessary to achieve farm business. The student will create a year-round marketing plan utilizing a variety of marketing strategies to maximize farm income return. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2183 Directed Study-Strategies in Farm Commodity Marketing (2 credits)
This course is designed to plan marketing strategies necessary to achieve farm business. The student will implement a year-round marketing plan utilizing a variety of marketing strategies to maximize farm income return. (Prerequisite: None)
Special Topics in General Farm Management (2 Credits)
Choose 2 credits from the following courses:
FBMT2205 Special Topics-General Farm Management (2 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in general farm management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Tax planning, balance sheet development, cash flow planning, analysis-whole farm, enterprise analysis, record keeping, bench marking, production yields, ration interpretation and goal setting. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2206 Special Topics-General Farm Management (2 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in general farm management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Tax planning, balance sheet development, cash flow planning, analysis-whole farm, enterprise analysis, record keeping, bench marking, production yields, ration interpretation and goal setting. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2207 Special Topics-General Farm Management (2 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in general farm management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Tax planning, balance sheet development, cash flow planning, analysis-whole farm, enterprise analysis, record keeping, bench marking, production yields, ration interpretation and goal setting. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2208 Special Topics-General Farm Management (2 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in general farm management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Tax planning, balance sheet development, cash flow planning, analysis-whole farm, enterprise analysis, record keeping, bench marking, production yields, ration interpretation and goal setting. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2209 Special Topics-General Farm Management (2 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in general farm management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Tax planning, balance sheet development, cash flow planning, analysis-whole farm, enterprise analysis, record keeping, bench marking, production yields, ration interpretation and goal setting. (Prerequisites: None)
Special Topics in Marketing (1 Credit)
Choose 1 credit from the following courses:
FBMT2210 Special Topics-Marketing (1 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in marketing management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Small grains, corn, soybeans, pork, cattle, milk, canola, edible beans, vegetable crops, sugar beets, grass seed, forages, seed crops, wild rice, sunflowers, other commodities not listed and organic products. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2211 Special Topics-Marketing (1 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in marketing management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Small grains, corn, soybeans, pork, cattle, milk, canola, edible beans, vegetable crops, sugar beets, grass seed, forages, seed crops, wild rice, sunflowers, other commodities not listed and organic products. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2212 Special Topics-Marketing (1 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in marketing management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Small grains, corn, soybeans, pork, cattle, milk, canola, edible beans, vegetable crops, sugar beets, grass seed, forages, seed crops, wild rice, sunflowers, other commodities not listed and organic products. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2213 Special Topics-Marketing (1 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in marketing management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Small grains, corn, soybeans, pork, cattle, milk, canola, edible beans, vegetable crops, sugar beets, grass seed, forages, seed crops, wild rice, sunflowers, other commodities not listed and organic products. (Prerequisites: None)
FBMT2214 Special Topics-Marketing (1 credits)
This course focuses on the analysis of special topics in marketing management for students actively engaged in the operation and management of a farm business. Student and instructor will choose from said topics to best fit student needs: Small grains, corn, soybeans, pork, cattle, milk, canola, edible beans, vegetable crops, sugar beets, grass seed, forages, seed crops, wild rice, sunflowers, other commodities not listed and organic products. (Prerequisites: None)
PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. Your catalog of record may have different requirements.
