The Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Farm Business Planning Short Course is great for anyone planning an ag business.
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting an ag business, or if you have one and you’d like some guidance, then the UF/IFAS Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Farm Business Planning Short Course is for you! A UF/IFAS blog maintains that “This 3-week online course provides a flexible and engaging learning experience that fits into a busy schedule. The program is tailored for aspiring and beginner farmers, ranchers, and agricultural entrepreneurs looking to develop a solid farm business plan.” See the details of the course below.
Details of the Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Farm Business Planning Short Course
The Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Farm Business Planning Short Course delivers interactive live sessions every Thursday, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, for three weeks; there are two lessons per week featuring “recorded presentations, worksheets, videos, and quizzes.” Participants will use discussion forums to show learning and to communicate with instructors and other participants. Those who successfully pass the course will earn a ‘proof of participation’ certificate. This meets descriptions of farm management curriculum programs per the USDA FSA loan programs.
Topics addressed during the lessons include:
- Choosing Farm Enterprises – Identify the best fit for you.
- Defining Your Vision & Goals – Clarify your mission and objectives.
- Business Planning – Provides strong building blocks for your farm business plan.
- Legal & Operational Setup – Navigate registration, permits, and regulations.
- Marketing & Social Media Strategy – Understand the basics of marketing and develop a plan to reach customers.
- Farm Financing & Financial Planning – Explore funding options and budgeting.
Additional details include:
- This course is capped at 35 participants.
- The registration fee is $90.
- The dates for the lessons are 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, and 8/28.
- Register here: https://ifas-ag-entrepreneurship.catalog.instructure.com/courses/ag-entrepreneurship-farm-business-planning-2025
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