Advanced Class Outline - Classroom Style

Farm Works Advanced Training Classes are designed for people who have used the software for at least one year. The classes are not intended to go through the basics of how to set up the programs or to enter normal activities. Instead they focus on fine-tuning and interpreting the data in the software. Advanced Classes are normally informal and focus on "Commonly Asked Questions of Advanced Users". Advanced Classes also typically involve a great deal of interaction between participants and the instructors. Due to all of the above, the classes do not have a strict agenda. The only restriction is that the first half of the class (the morning of a one day class or the first day of a two day class) is devoted to Farm Site/Site Pro and Site Mate. The second half of the class (afternoon of a one day class or second day of a two day class) is devoted to Farm Funds. This book contains an outline of typical subjects covered in a class. There is no guarantee that all of the topics listed in this manual will be covered (this is particularly true for one day advanced classes). We hope that you will find this class worthwhile and that you will leave with tips to help you progress with Farm Works!

Classes will start at 9:00 AM each day and will end between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Farm Works staff will do their best to answer questions and provide additional assistance prior to the start of class and during breaks and lunch. Additionally, when possible, staff will remain after class to help attendees.

Advanced training classes at the home office (Hamilton, IN) are 2 days.

Farm Works Software will furnish class materials to participants. The cost of the class includes lunch. One day Advanced Classes cost $100 and Two Day classes are $175. Please call 1-800-225-2848 for more information.

• Changing Labels on layer
• Importing yield data using Quick Yield Import
• Creating and Editing Legends
• Creating and adjusting properties of a layer
• Using Show Me for yield “Marker Data”
• Using Layer Management and changing the Layer Tree Layout
• Printing a map/customizing the Print Layout
• Creating a Soil Type Layer
• Creating a legend with Transparent Backgrounds
• Overlaying area layers on top of point layers
• Averaging Polygons
• Creating a yield “Revenue” Map using Excel
• Creating a Normalized Yield Map using Excel
• Creating a “Management Zone Soil Test” layer in Farm Site/Site Pro.
• Using Generic Import to import ASCII Soil Test results from a testing lab
• Combining Roads & Waterways so layers correspond to counties
• Guide Mate Configuration Settings
• Using Guide Mate for a Simple Guidance Job
• Using Guide Mate with a Site Mate Job
• Creating a plan in Farm Trac/Site & Site Pro
• Exporting a Plan as a Work Order & Synchronizing with Trac Mate
• Using Trac Mate & Site Mate to complete a Work Order
• Using Guide Mate with Trac Mate/Site Mate
• Synchronizing Trac Mate/Site Mate data
• Using Operations Maintenance in Farm Trac/Site & Site Pro
• Creating a “Weeds” Pick list in Site Mate
• Creating a Database Template for Weed Scouting
• Logging Weed Scouting Data in Site Mate
• Importing Weed Scouting Data to Farm Site/Site Pro
• Converting Text data to Choice data & creating a Legend
• Creating a VRA Map in Farm Site
• Loading a VRA Map into Site Mate Setting up a controller in Site Mate VRA
• Using Site Mate VRA with Trac Mate & Guide Mate

2nd Half of Class: Funds

• Applying product before it is purchased
• How passive equipment enterprises work
• How to handle unallocated employee time
• Fixing supply costs on an enterprise statement
• How to apply costs for owners & others who do not receive a paycheck
• Allocating “unallocated” costs
• Finding a report of unallocated costs
• Patronage Dividends
• Hedging Accounts
• Fixing mistakes
• Custom work done for others
• Purchasing supplies with Prepays
• Purchasing equipment with a trade-in
• Commodity Wages
• CCC Crop Loans
• Repaying a CCC loan for less than loan amount (market gain)
• Adjusting Loans to their correct balance