Description

Contains 16 weeks of instruction!

Homestead Economics Bundle Contains:

• Full-color Textbook
• Full-color Student Workbook
• Black & White Instruction Manual
• Flash Cards
• Access to course video lessons

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 business credits 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!

Unit 1: Foundations of Homestead Economics & Business

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Agricultural Economics & Homesteading
• Lesson 2: Basic Economic Principles in Agriculture 
• 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: Value-Added Products and Processing 
• Lesson 14: Risk Management and Diversification 
• Lesson 15: Homestead Business Project Presentations

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