University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Strategies and Tools to Mitigate Agricultural Risk

This course is part of Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics Specialization

Paul B. Stoddard
Bruce Sherrick, Ph.D.
Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D.

Instructors: Paul B. Stoddard

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

11 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Strategies to mitigate risk in crop production and with agricultural land

  • Management techniques to mitigate financial risks of agricultural production

  • Traditional and innovative risk management practices of agricultural production

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. In the second part of this module, you will explore water management strategies for crop production, discuss crop production inputs and equipment decisions to mitigate risks of agricultural production, and describe pesticide and fertilizer plans for pest management.

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18 videos7 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

At the conclusion of this module, you will describe insurance and government programs for crop production, discuss agricultural marketing strategies, and explain the various types of agricultural credit and grain storage options for producers.

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7 videos7 readings1 assignment

At the conclusion of this module, you will describe the types of land rental agreements in agricultural production and describe the variables associated with owning and managing agricultural land.

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6 videos3 readings1 assignment

At the conclusion of this module, you will describe traditional risk management practices of agricultural production (e.g., livestock production, off-farm employment, and government payments) and discuss innovative risk management strategies (e.g., greenhouses and agritourism). At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!

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Paul B. Stoddard
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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