TY - BOOK AU - Olson,Kent D. AU - Westra,John TI - The economics of farm management: a global perspective T2 - Routledge textbooks in environmental and agricultural economics SN - 9781032247946 AV - S561 .O477 2022 PY - 2022/// CY - New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Farm management KW - Agriculture KW - Economic aspects N1 - Revised edition of Economics of farm management in a global setting, 2011; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "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"-- ER -