Welcome to the AgriProspects Marketplace
Connecting Need With Opportunity
The AgriProspects Marketplace is a national clearinghouse where learners, employers, and educators can discover workforce development programs offered by Land-grant Universities and the Cooperative Extension System across the country. Whether you are looking for a short course, a certification, a digital badge, or a full degree pathway, the Marketplace helps you find the right opportunity to build skills for agriculture and related industries.
This work is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)–National Extension Clearinghouse for Industry and the Workforce, project award no. 2023-67037-40533, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
What is the Marketplace?
The AgriProspects Marketplace is a searchable catalog of workforce development programs designed to serve:
- Learners and job seekers looking to build new skills, earn credentials, or change careers.
- Employers and industry partners seeking training pathways for their current and future workforce.
- Extension educators and program providers who want to share their programs with a national audience.
- Workforce development boards and policymakers mapping regional training capacity.
Questions and Resources
What are educational endpoints?
An educational endpoint is the credential, award, or recognition a learner receives when they complete a program. The Marketplace uses standardized endpoints so learners and employers can compare programs apples-to-apples. Examples include:
| Endpoint | What it means |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion | Non-credit recognition that a learner finished a course or workshop. |
| Certification | Third-party credential earned by passing an exam or assessment (e.g., pesticide applicator certification). |
| License | State or federally issued authorization required to perform a regulated activity. |
| Digital Badge / Micro-credential | Portable digital credential representing a specific, verifiable skill. |
| Continuing Education Units (CEUs) | Units earned toward maintaining an existing professional credential. |
| Academic Credit | College-level credit that may apply toward a degree or certificate program. |
| Degree | Associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program completion. |
I am an Extension educator or program provider — how do I list my program?
Create a free account to post and manage your programs. Once your account is approved, you can submit new programs, keep listings up to date, and reach learners searching nationally.
Categories and Topics / Subtopics
Programs in the Marketplace are organized into six top-level categories, each with a set of topics and subtopics. Use these to narrow your search on the Browse page.
| Category | Topics / Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness Management | Business planning, financial management, marketing, human resources, and regulatory compliance. |
| Farm and Chemical Safety | Pesticide handling and application, storage, personal protective equipment, and regulatory adherence. |
| Land, Water, and Forest Management | Soil health, water quality, forestry, conservation, and ecosystem stewardship. |
| Plant and Animal Production | Crop and livestock production, breeding, nutrition, and management for food, fiber, and agricultural products. |
| Safe Food and Product Production | Food safety, processing, handling, packaging, and quality standards. |
| Workforce Training and Education | Train-the-trainer programs, curriculum design, adult learning, and workforce skill-building strategies. |
Subtopics and Definitions
Each program is tagged with one or more subtopics drawn from the list below. Subtopics span all categories, so you can search by topic regardless of which category a program falls under.
| Subtopic | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ag Leadership and HR Skills | Competencies related to improving leadership and human resource management on farms |
| Agribusiness Startup, Management, and Fundamentals | Competencies related to planning, organizing, and running a farm business |
| Agricultural Communications/ESL | Job-specific language acquisition for agriculture |
| Agritourism | Competencies related to public engagement, tours, and/or on-farm events |
| Animal Health and Safety | Competencies related to preventing diseases and keeping animals in good condition |
| Apiculture | Competencies related to managing honeybee colonies and producing hive products for agricultural and ecological purposes |
| Aquaculture | Competencies related to farming aquatic plants and animals in controlled water environments for food and other uses |
| Beef Production and Management | Competencies related to raising and managing beef cattle for healthy meat production and sustainable operations |
| Chemical Safety | Competencies related to using, labeling, and storing agricultural chemicals safely |
| Community Food Systems | Competencies related to link farms, markets, and consumers locally |
| Cover Crops | Competencies related to planting crops that improve soil health between main growing seasons |
| Crop Management (Pest, Weed, Fertilizer) | Competencies related to pest control, weed removal, and fertilization for strong crops |
| Dairy Production and Management | Competencies related to the care and management of dairy herds for safe milk production and efficient dairy facility operations |
| Facilitation & Mediation | Competencies related to facilitating group processes and mediating conflicts in workplace and community settings |
| Farm Equipment and Tractor Safety | Competencies related to safe use and maintenance of farm machinery |
| Farm-to-Table and Local Food Safety | Competencies related to ensuring local food stays safe as it moves from farm to consumer |
| Farmers Markets | Competencies related to organizing, marketing, and operating farmers markets |
| Farming Basics | Competencies to start and manage a small farm, basic crops, and livestock |
| Fisheries and Fishing | Competencies related to harvesting, managing, and conserving fish resources in aquatic environments. |
| Food Handling and Sanitation | Competencies related to keeping food clean, safe, and properly stored |
| Food Recovery | Competencies related to recovering surplus food and food waste and distributing it safely for secondary use and waste reduction |
| Goat, Sheep, and Small Animal Management | Competencies related to handling and caring for smaller livestock, such as goats and sheep |
| Greenhouses and Nurseries | Competencies related to raising plants in controlled environments and/or in soil-free systems |
| Home and Cottage Food Production | Competencies related to safely producing and selling food from home or small kitchens |
| Horse Production and Management | Competencies related to raising and managing equines, hippology, and sustainable operations |
| Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | Competencies related to identifying and managing pests using sustainable practices for improved crop performance |
| Job Readiness and Career Skills | Building job-related skills for agricultural work |
| Land Use and Planning | Competencies related to planning balanced and efficient use of farmland, property, and land resources |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | Competencies related to designing, installing, and maintaining landscapes and horticultural environments for residential, commercial, or public use |
| Marketing and Selling Farm Products | Competencies related to promoting and selling farm products to buyers and markets |
| Money and Lending Basics | Competencies related to understanding borrowing, budgeting, and financial management |
| Nutrient Management and Water Quality | Competencies related to increasing productivity and preventing pollution by managing manure, fertilizer, and water runoff effectively |
| Organic and Sustainable Practices | Competencies related to applying natural farming practices |
| Pasture, Range, and Field Management | Competencies related to managing pasture and field resources for optimal forage production, soil health, and sustainable livestock grazing |
| Pesticide Training and Certification | Competencies and certifications related to legal and safe pesticide use |
| Programs for Community Groups | Providing agricultural support for specific community groups |
| Programs for Veterans | Helping veterans prepare for agricultural and other job opportunities post service |
| Safety and Inspection Rules | Competencies related to meeting inspection laws for fruits, vegetables, and products |
| Safety Training (e.g. OSHA specified) | Competencies related to meeting national job safety and equipment rules |
| Soil Conservation and Testing | Competencies related to checking and maintaining soil quality for agricultural production |
| Swine Production and Management | Competencies related to raising and managing swine for healthy meat production and sustainable operations |
| Technology - AI Tools | Competencies related to utilizing artificial intelligence tools for data analysis, workflow automation, and decision-making in agribusiness settings |
| Technology - Chemigation | Competencies related to applying chemigation techniques for precise delivery of water and agrochemicals to crops |
| Technology - Drones | Competencies related to operating drones for monitoring fields, gathering data, and assessing crop health |
| Technology - Irrigation | Competencies related to implementing and managing irrigation systems for efficient water use and optimized crop production |
| Woodlot, Orchard, and Forest Management | Competencies related to caring for orchards, woodlots, and forests for sustainable harvest and wildlife benefit |
How it fits together
Want to do a deep dive?
Explore these national resources to learn more about credentials, competency-based education, and the future of workforce learning:
- Learn & Work Ecosystem Library — a curated knowledge base of research and resources on the learn-and-work ecosystem.
- C-BEN (Competency-Based Education Network) — a national network advancing high-quality competency-based education.
- Education Design Lab — designs, prototypes, and scales learner-centered models for the new economy.