Agricultural Business - AGBS
6 courses · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AGBS B2 Agricultural Economics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-AB 124
Course covers the role of agriculture in the economic system. Basic economic principles are applied to agriculture production, pricing and marketing. Emphasis is placed on the effects state and federal farm programs have on production agriculture's economic position.
AGBS B3 Introduction to Agriculture Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-AB 104
Provides a basic understanding of the business and economics of the agricultural industry; an introduction to the economic aspects of agriculture and their implications to the agricultural producer, consumer and the food system; management principles encountered in the day to day operation of an agricultural enterprise as they relate to the decision making process.
AGBS B5 Agricultural Computer Applications
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- AG-AB 108
Computer use in the workplace with emphasis on agribusiness situations. Computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation managers will be covered. Also included will be accessing information through the Internet and World Wide Web, telecommunications, an introduction to web page design and other software appropriate to agribusiness. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business.
AGBS B6 Agriculture Sales and Communication
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of principles and practices of the selling process: selling strategies and approaches, why and how people buy, prospecting, territory management, and customer service. Self- management, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary in developing managerial abilities, leadership qualities, and facilitating teamwork within the agribusiness sector will be explored. Students will gain experience through role-play, formal sales presentations, and job shadowing. The course content is organized to give students an in-depth understanding of the factors and influences that affect the agribusiness industry on a day-to-day basis. Application of these concepts and methods through hands-on projects developing solutions for agriculture business.
AGBS B7 Introduction to Agricultural Accounting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- AG-AB 128
The study of the principles of agricultural accounting systems and types of records, their use, and how to compute and use measures of earnings and cost of production to improve agribusiness efficiency will be covered. Farm income tax, Social Security, and employee payroll records also included. Application of these concepts and methods, through hands-on projects, developing computer-based solutions for agriculture business covered.
AGBS B48WE Work Experience Education
- Units
- 1-14
- Hours
- 54-756 activity hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
College credit for agricultural business related learning experiences obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college, and student. One credit hour of community college work shall require a minimum of 54 hours of total student work. Work experience credit may accrue at the rate of 1 to 14 credits per enrollment term for a total of 14 credits. Repetition allowed per Title 5 55253.