Farm Business Production Management Program Summative Assessment Wisconsin Technical College System

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1 Farm Business Production Management Program Summative Assessment Wisconsin Technical College System Directions This Technical Skill Attainment (TSA) scoring guide will be used to document your attainment of technical skills at the end of the program. To meet the requirements on the scoring guide, you will be asked to draw upon the skills and concepts that have been developed throughout the program, and are necessary for successful employment in your field. Results will be used to inspire continual improvement of teaching and learning across the Wisconsin Technical College System. In addition, this assessment will provide feedback to you about your performance as a learner, student, and future employee in the field. This scoring guide will use assessed work you have already completed within the context of an existing course, across multiple courses, in a capstone project, lab rubrics, portfolios, or with any other format designated by Southwest Tech. Your instructor will provide detailed instructions on the tool(s) used. After your instructor completes this scoring guide, you will receive feedback on your performance including your areas of accomplishment and areas that need improvement. Program Outcomes PO1. Utilize agronomic resources for optimal farm production. PO2. Evaluate livestock management plans. PO3. Plan for operation and maintenance of farm facilities and equipment. PO4. Create farm business plans. PO5. Apply marketing principles to agricultural enterprises. Rating Scale MET Learner performed the skill and has MET all the requirements. NOT MET Learner did not complete the skill and does NOT MEET the requirements. Scoring Standard You must achieve a rating of 70% of the program outcome criteria to demonstrate competence. SCORING GUIDE

2 Program Outcomes and Criteria PO 1. Utilize agronomic resources for optimal farm production MET NOT MET a) you apply agronomic resources productively b) you apply farming practices productively c) you complete a nutrient management plan d) you plan for controlling pests in accordance with standards e) you implement pesticide use plans in accordance with standards f) you explain land use limitations (legal) g) you analyze government programs (crop insurance) h) you perform tillage and conservation practices PO 2. Evaluate livestock management plans MET NOT MET a) you create a herd health protocol b) you analyze rations for various types of livestock c) you calculate a cost of production d) you develop animal welfare programs e) you develop standard operating procedures for livestock f) you maintain accurate production records g) you develop criteria for a breeding program h) you manage animal wastes in accordance with standards i) you implement management teams (veterinarian, nutritionist, lenders, etc.) j) you investigate emerging trends including new technology, industry regulations, This is optional for crops-only farming and would be left blank PO3. Plan for operation and maintenance of farm facilities and equipment a) you develop a long term equipment plan b) you develop long term facility plans c) you size equipment and facilities for various types of operations MET NOT MET

3 SCORING GUIDE Program Outcomes and Criteria d) you calculate the cost of using equipment and facilities e) you apply bio-security practices on the farm f) you create maintenance plans for equipment and facilities g) you compare costs of custom and self-managed operations h) you review safety of facilities and equipment for humans and livestock PO 4. Create farm business plans MET NOT MET a) you plan for profitable business operations b) you plan for balancing financial resources with production needs c) you plan for coordination with credit and banking resources d) you plan for ownership, transitions, and farm succession e) you analyze farm operations in accordance with the farm financial score card f) you plan for managing risk including insurance g) your plan includes records, income statements, cash flows, balance sheets, and appropriate analyses h) you investigate emerging trends including new technology, industry regulations, PO 5. Apply marketing principles to agricultural enterprises. MET NOT MET a) you characterize all the components of a farm marketing plan b) you evaluate local, cash, and future markets c) you apply farm insurance resources appropriately d) you analyze marketing opportunities e) you identify market segments and select target markets f) you design marketing strategies g) you use existing marketing programs

4 SCORING GUIDE Program Outcomes and Criteria h) you manage (organize, implement, control) marketing efforts TSA Assessment Score: PASS FAIL Note: Each program outcome must be MET to achieve an over-all score of Pass on the TSA summative assessment. Student Name: ID #: Evaluator Signature: Date:

5 Comparison of Program Outcomes to External Standards These program outcomes were developed collaboratively across the WTCS technical colleges and validated by linking them to the referenced external standards associated with agriculture. WTCS Program Outcome PO1. Utilize agronomic resources for optimal farm production. PO2. Evaluate livestock management plans. PO3. Plan for operation and maintenance of farm facilities and equipment. PO4. Create farm business plans. PO5. Apply marketing principles to agricultural enterprises. Tentative Related Standards 1. National Research Council (animal nutrition) 2. Farm Programs standards FARM (nationally) 3. Farm financial standards 4. United States Department of Agriculture 5. Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Acronyms and Abbreviations Used in this Report DACUM Developing a Curriculum (and occupational analysis) TSA Technical Skill Attainment USDA United State Department of Agriculture, USDOL United States Department of Labor, WIDS Worldwide Instructional Design System, WTCS Wisconsin Technical College System,