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CH $2$: THE DECISION$-$MAKING PROCESS

The objective of this exercise is developing an example of the decision$-$making process that a farm manager might have to go through.

Give an example of a management decision a farmer might have to make in order to achieve one of the farm's goals. Outline the steps you would go through to make and carry out this decision. Be specific.

Define the question or problem that requires a decision: $($example: need to improve breeding stock$)$

Identify alternative actions $($list at least $3)$: $($example: buy, lease, raise your own, AI $)$

a$.$

b$.$

c$.$

Collect information $($list at least $3$ possible sources$)$:

$($example: machinery dealer, bank, Extension office$)$

a$.$

b$.$

c$.$