Agribusiness and farming are global industries, and managers need to be able to understand how events in other countries influence decisions made at the firm-level. This course examines the value-chains of select food and agricultural markets and the firms that provide the technology, production expertise, processing, and transformation of farm products into food entering global markets. Students will discuss supporting institutions like credit institutions, policy organizations, and regulatory agencies to show how these institutions can either foster or stifle business growth. This course may require domestic and/or international travel.