Agricultural Entrepreneurship Course

Agricultural Entrepreneurship Course

Becoming a successful agricultural entrepreneur is not easy! So, set yourself up from the start. This is business planning with a special emphasis on the financial and legal issues unique to farm-based businesses. Develop the core elements of a business plan to guide your small business forward.

The Key Exercises for Ag Entrepreneurship Course:

Business Planning
Business Structures
Accessing Land
Market Channel Analysis
Cashflow and Finances
Marketing and Branding
Labor and Insurance Management
Risk Management
Tips for Success

Course Topics

Intro to Business planning and structure
Farming for Community Panel
Value proposition: Product and Industry description
How & where to sell: Market Channel Analysis
Customer relations: Marketing and Branding
Business analysis: Key activities, resources
Farm Record Keeping Basics
Financial Management
Enterprise Budgets and Operational Budgeting
Operational risk management
Labor Management & Paid employees

This is an in-depth farm and food business planning course. We will walk you through the necessary steps to create a business plan for an existing farm-based business or a completely new enterprise. Join weekly online classes with a statewide cohort of new and beginning farm businesses, hearing from a full line-up of guest experts and farmer speakers, and engaging in regional groups for more networking and community-based support.

Next Course Offering: Winter 2026