Ag 450 Farm Class Structure Fall 2025

Students of the 450 farm class in the customs and swine committee
Customs and Swine Committee
- The customs and swine committee is responsible for marketing swine through support of swine integrator, Cactus Family Farms. The committee is also responsible for overseeing the custom farming acres.
Students of the 450 farm in the finance committee standing in front of the farm sign
Finance and Marketing Committee
- The finance and marketing committee develops and monitors the farm budget including cash flow and year-end financial summaries. They are also responsible for watching the grain markets and events that may impact the markets, developing a sound marketing strategy, and executing marketing contracts.
Students of the 450 farm class in the machinery committee standing in front of a tractor
 Machinery Committee
- The machinery committee acquires, repairs, maintains, and keeps machinery records, and uses of all farm machinery.
Students of the 2025 fall 450 farm class in the crops committee standing in front of a corn field
Crops Committee
- The crops committee maintains a monthly crop inventory, manages stored grain, crop enterprise, plans the cropping system, monitors grain markets, and reports to the class on a weekly basis.
Students of the 450 farm class in the buildings and grounds committee
Buildings and Grounds Committee 
- The buildings and grounds committee collaborates with the farm operator to coordinate the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, and records for the buildings and grounds on the farm.

 

Students of the 450 farm in the public relations committee
Public Relations Committee
- The public relations committee promotes the farm by helping with tours, farm events, website updates, and communicating with internal and external audiences.