Course Details:
Location: On Demand - At your own pace
Number of Modules: 3 Modules
Time Commitment: 6-8 hours
Registration Fee: $1,000
Course Overview:
This on-demand course offers an introduction to commodity procurement processes and risk management strategies specific to U.S. agricultural products. Designed as a primer for professionals new to the U.S. commodity system, the course covers U.S. production basics, an overview of transportation and storage systems, procurement fundamentals, and an introduction to risk management techniques. Participants will gain foundational knowledge to begin increasing proficiency in the procurement of U.S. commodities.
Participants will have access to the course for 3 months and will be able to complete the modules on their own time as their schedule allows.
Major Topics:
Farm Production & Decision Making
Contracts
Risk Management Basics
Additional Resources
Who Should Attend:
This course is a great opportunity for domestic and international professionals who are new to the U.S. commodity system. This course provides introductory training for anyone seeking to begin their learning in this field.
How Do I Register?
Registration Fee: $1,000
Click on the “Register Now” button to pay by credit card. For alternate methods of payment, contact casey.peterson@ndsu.edu.
About the Northern Crops Institute.
Northern Crops Institute is an international center for meeting and learning about crops produced in the four-state region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, Northern Crops Institute exists as a forum to bring together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, processors and producers from all points of the globe for discussion, education and technical service programs. Since 1983, the Institute has hosted visitors from more than 135 countries.
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity Institution. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request (701-231-7736).