Homestead Economics & Business
Mini Course
Homestead Economics is designed for high school students, blending agricultural economics with entrepreneurial principles.
Students will understand the economic principles behind homesteading and develop entrepreneurial skills to create and manage a sustainable homestead business.
What will this class include?
This isn’t your typical high school economics class. Homestead Economics dives into the real-world financial principles behind running a successful homestead. We cover everything from production planning and budgeting to mastering direct marketing and sales. Your student will learn applied math skills, analyze current events impacting local food systems, and develop a solid homestead business plan – all with relatable examples and video lessons that bring the reading to life.
This course meets 0.5 high school agriculture credit and will teach you the core topics of supply and demand, production costs, market structures, and more. Get ready to turn your passion for sustainable living into a viable business!
Homestead Economics contains 16 weeks of instruction!
Unit 1: Foundations of Homestead Economics & Business
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Homestead Economics & Business
- Lesson 2: Basic Economic Principles in Homesteading
- Lesson 3: Land, Labor, and Capital in Homesteading
Unit 2: Homestead Production & Market Analysis
- Lesson 4: Production Planning & Budgeting
- Lesson 5: Market Research & Analysis
- Lesson 6: Understanding Consumer Behavior
Unit 3: Homestead Entrepreneurship & Business Development
- Lesson 7: Developing a Homestead Business Plan
- Lesson 8: Legal & Regulatory Considerations
- Lesson 9: Direct Marketing and Sales
Unit 4: Financial Management & Sustainability
- Lesson 10: Financial Record Keeping & Analysis
- Lesson 11: Accessing Funding & Resources
- Lesson 12: Sustainable Homestead Practices and Economics
Unit 5: Advanced Topics & Project Development
- Lesson 13: Risk Management and Diversification
- Lesson 14: Career Opportunities, Leadership, and Supervised Agriculture Education (SAE)
- Lesson 15: Homestead Business Project Presentation
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Includes:
- Homestead Economics Textbook
- Homestead Economics Student Workbook
- Instruction Manual
- Flash Cards
- Access to course video lessons
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is this for?
This course is best suited for high school students. It could be extended as a full year middle school course for interested students.
*Any entrepreneur interested in homesteading or small-scale farming would benefit from this course.
Can I teach this alongside Homestead Science?
Yes! This is an amazing companion course to Homestead Science! The student will gain a complete view of homesteading and business together.
How many weeks (or credits) is this course?
It is 16 lessons designed to last 16 weeks or one semester. It meets both the hourly and suggested content for 0.50 credit of agriculture business.
Is this good for schools or co-ops?
Homestead Economics could easily be taught in a co-op, private, or public school setting. Contact us for pricing!
Are there samples I can view?
Yes! Snag the whole first lesson as a PDF by clicking here!
More Questions?
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