This collection was curated by an ASCCC OERI discipline lead. The curated list provided here is intended to facilitate faculty selection of an OER text in lieu of a commercial text. If you are aware of additional resources that should be included, please contact us via our general OER e-mail. Resources with a C-ID designation are listed numerically by C-ID number and followed by a collection of OER by course title when there is no C-ID to reference.
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Introduction to Agriculture Business (C-ID AG-AB 104)
- Exploring Business (University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing, 2016) (CC BY-NC-SA) – LibreTexts
This textbook introduces students to the many facets of business that can be applied in an agricultural context, including business ethics and social responsibility, operating in a global business environment, marketing, accounting, and finance.
- Fundamentals of Business 4th edition (Poff, Virginia Tech Libraries, 2023) (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fundamentals of Business, Third Edition (2020) covers the following topics in Business: Teamwork; economics; ethics; entrepreneurship; business ownership, management, and leadership; organizational structures and operations management; human resources and motivating employees; managing in labor union contexts; marketing and pricing strategy; hospitality and tourism, accounting and finance, and personal finances.
Agricultural examples may need to be supplemented.
Agricultural Computer Applications (C-ID AG-AB 108)
- Business Computers 365 (Lacher, Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project, 2019) (CC BY-NC-SA) – Pressbooks
This resource covers introductory applications of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) along with foundational computer literacy, tailored for a business context.
Agricultural Sales and Communication (C-ID AG-AB 112)
- The Power of Selling (Anonymous, 2020) – LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-SA)
The Power of Selling is the perfect textbook to teach students about the proven process of selling. More important, it teaches students how to apply the tenets of selling to how to sell themselves and get the job they want, with the same process professional sales people learn (or brush up) on their own selling skills. The content can be applied to agricultural sales as well.
Agriculture Economics (C-ID AG-AB 124)
- Agribusiness Management 101 (Rossman, Affordable Course Transformation: The Pennsylvania State University, n.d.) (CC BY)
A course-specific text developed for Penn State students, mainly focused on agricultural economic concepts.
Agricultural Accounting (C-ID AG-AB 128)
- Principles of Accounting Volume 1 Financial Accounting (OpenStax) (CC BY-NC-SA)
Financial Accounting (OpenStax) (CC BY-NC-SA) – LibreTexts
Principles of Accounting is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a two-semester accounting course that covers the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. Due to the comprehensive nature of the material, we are offering the book in two volumes. This book is specifically designed to appeal to both accounting and non-accounting majors, exposing students to the core concepts of accounting in familiar ways to build a strong foundation that can be applied across business fields. Each chapter opens with a relatable real-life scenario for today’s college student. Thoughtfully designed examples are presented throughout each chapter, allowing students to build on emerging accounting knowledge. Concepts are further reinforced through applicable connections to more detailed business processes. Students are immersed in the “why” as well as the “how” aspects of accounting in order to reinforce concepts and promote comprehension over rote memorization.
- Accounting, The Language of Business (Boise State University, 2024) (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) – Pressbooks
Introductory accounting textbook covering financial statements and the accounting cycle. Agricultural examples may need to be added.
- Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making (Pennsylvania State University, 2021) (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) – Pressbooks
Introduces financial and managerial accounting concepts, including budgeting and cost analysis. Agricultural applications may need to be supplemented.
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