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Sharpen your beef production skills with WVU’s Cattlemen’s College - featuring expert-led sessions on herd health, nutrition, and marketing for producers of all experience levels.

Stay current and connected through WVU Extension’s statewide conferences - covering agriculture, health, and community leadership for professionals and volunteers.

Join hundreds of small farm professionals at WVU’s annual conference to learn practical skills, explore new agricultural trends, and connect with experts who can help you grow your farm into a profitable business.

Access hands-on training and technical support in sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and land stewardship through WVSU’s Extension programs for producers and landowners.

Boost your customer service and leadership skills with this interactive WSU workshop - ideal for frontline staff and managers in hospitality, retail, and public service sectors.

Advance your career in the wine industry with WSU’s flexible, online certificate program - covering grape production, winemaking, and business fundamentals from industry experts.

Train for a career in fire service or enhance your emergency response skills at Washington’s premier Fire Training Academy, offering live-fire scenarios and certified instruction.

Lead community gardening projects with confidence. This certificate program trains Master Gardeners in leadership, project planning, and volunteer coordination.

Start or grow your farm business with Virginia’s statewide support network - offering training, mentorship, and planning tools tailored to beginning and transitioning farmers.

Improve communication on your dairy farm with two Spanish language courses - basic and advanced. Learn dairy-specific vocabulary and phrases to better connect with Spanish-speaking employees.

Get one-on-one help with farm and forest business planning. Services include full business plans, financial analysis, and marketing strategies to improve operation profitability.

Learn how to improve pasture health and livestock performance through managed grazing systems - ideal for farmers looking to boost sustainability and productivity.

UVM Extension helps migrant farmworkers access healthcare, education, and food security services. Focused on improving wellbeing and reducing isolation.

Explore sustainable farming and gardening techniques through free workshops and hands-on training - ideal for urban residents and aspiring growers looking to build food security and green skills.

Gain in-depth knowledge of beef cattle production, nutrition, and herd health - perfect for new or experienced beef producers looking to improve profitability.

This program provides practical knowledge in sheep and goat production - perfect for new and experienced farmers looking to diversify their operations.

This certification program offers training in dairy herd management, milk quality, and farm economics - ideal for dairy professionals seeking to enhance their operations.

Designed for nursery and greenhouse professionals, this program covers plant production, pest management, and business planning.

Join this statewide initiative to fight food waste and hunger. Learn how to recover surplus food and strengthen your local food system through workshops and community efforts.

This hands-on training helps veterans and beginning farmers transition into vegetable production with business planning and fieldwork.

Prepare for Rhode Island’s pesticide license exam with this voluntary prep class. Covers application principles and state laws.

Access a wide range of food safety training and resources - ideal for food handlers, processors, and educators seeking to meet regulatory standards.

Explore resources and training for raising sheep and goats - great for small-scale livestock producers and hobby farmers.

Gain foundational gardening and landscaping skills through this certificate - ideal for hobbyists, aspiring landscapers, and green industry workers.

Learn eco-friendly pest control strategies through URI’s IPM certification - great for landscapers, growers, and green industry professionals.

Explore sustainable aquaculture techniques and business models - ideal for aspiring fish farmers and coastal entrepreneurs.

Learn the ins and outs of ocean farming in this 12-week aquaculture course. Offered online and in person, it covers shellfish, seaweed, and business skills. Great for beginners and professionals.

Gain hands-on skills in soil analysis with this non-credit certificate. Includes four workshops on soil profiles, development, and field testing. CEUs available.

Earn your BQA certification online or in-person to demonstrate your commitment to responsible beef production and gain access to premium markets.

Prepare for commercial or noncommercial pesticide certification with Nebraska Extension’s targeted training - covering safety, regulations, and application techniques for professional use.

Get certified to apply restricted-use pesticides on your farm with Nebraska’s private applicator training - available online or in-person to meet state and federal requirements.

Learn how to safely apply pesticides through irrigation systems with this Nebraska-based training. Covers state regulations and best practices. Required for certification in chemigation.

Master safe home food preservation techniques with this hands-on course covering canning, freezing, and drying - perfect for entrepreneurs and community educators.

Learn the essentials of pasture-based dairy farming - from grazing systems to herd health - in this short course designed for beginning and transitioning dairy producers.

Become a certified trainer for swine sample collection with this Missouri Extension course - ideal for veterinarians, educators, and ag professionals supporting disease surveillance.

This 16-week online course dives deep into how toxins affect animals, especially pets. You’ll learn how poisons impact different organs, how to recognize symptoms, and how to treat common intoxications. Designed for licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians, it offers 40 hours of continuing education credit.

Need a license to apply restricted-use pesticides in Missouri? This online course gives you the training required by the state. It’s self-paced and includes 10 modules. Designed for farmers 18+ and provisional licenses for teens in licensed households. Certificate provided upon completion.

Thinking of starting a veterinary practice? This free online course walks you through everything from market research and financial planning to marketing and operations. Delivered as monthly webinars, each session earns 1 hour of CE credit. Perfect for rural entrepreneurs.

Discover how cover crops can boost soil health, reduce erosion, and improve your farm’s resilience. This beginner-friendly online course includes 11 modules and offers 5.5 Certified Crop Advisor CEUs. The course is self-paced.

Learn how to handle life-threatening emergencies in pets with this 16-week online course. You’ll gain skills in triage, diagnostics, and treatment for trauma, shock, and critical illness. Ideal for veterinary professionals, this course offers 4.5 CEUs.

Discover how to combine farming and tourism to boost your income. This UMES Extension program helps farmers create engaging, educational experiences for visitors while promoting local agriculture.

Grow your leadership capacity in agriculture and rural communities through LEAD Maryland’s competitive fellowship - featuring seminars, networking, and policy engagement.

Stay compliant and informed with UMD’s annual nutrient management meetings - providing updates on regulations, soil health, and best practices for Maryland producers.

Start strong in agriculture with UMD’s Beginning Farmer Success Program - offering mentorship, business planning, and technical training for new and transitioning farmers.

This training equips loggers with best practices in safety, environmental stewardship, and business management - perfect for those entering or advancing in the timber industry.

This program helps Maryland farmers and applicators meet certification requirements while learning safe and effective pesticide use practices.

Advance your foodservice or cottage food career with UMaine’s food safety trainings, including ServSafe® certification and specialized courses for producers and processors.

The UMaine Pasture Management Course is a free, self-paced online training that teaches livestock producers how to improve grazing systems, forage quality, and pasture productivity. It’s ideal for farmers looking to reduce feed costs and boost sustainability through better land management.

Gain conflict resolution skills through USDA-supported mediation training - ideal for agricultural professionals, service providers, and community members seeking to manage disputes effectively.

Offers a variety of training and certification programs around ag technologies, with emphasis on drone used and legal requirements, airspace rules, and flight planning.