Business Competency for Ag Businesses; a Key to a Prosperous and Sustainable Future

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Husker Ag SMARTS, a statewide professional business management training program was developed and is delivered by the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It is in conjunction with several partners, University of Nebraska Extension and financial institutions across the state. This joint effort has been financially supported by banking institutions and public funding through the North Central Risk Management Education Center. Local banks and cooperatives have been excited to see this program offered, and have been very supportive in giving scholarships, identifying possible participants and encouraging their clients to become involved. The SMARTS portion of the program’s name is an acronym for STRENGTHENING, MANAGEMENT ABILITIES, increasing RESPONSIVENESS to business challenges by building business TECHNICAL SKILLS through the increased knowledge, understanding and practice of the best business practices.

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