In this program, SFM becomes the marketing manager for the farm operation. This includes working on all aspects of grain marketing as directed by the farm owner or operator.
Areas of responsibility include developing a merchandising plan, recommending merchandising actions and carrying out those approved by the farmer, recommending futures price levels for final sales of grain based on research, making the grain sales to the grain elevator, developing strategies for maintaining pricing rights, and responding to any and all requests by the farm owner or operator for market research or market information.