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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Get expert guidance on transitioning to organic farming in Hawai‘i with UHOT’s USDA-funded program - offering mentoring, certification support, and workforce development for sustainable agriculture.

Earn a certificate in farm management and business skills. This program helps you build practical knowledge to run a successful farm.

New to farming? This seasonal, hands-on training equips aspiring growers with essential skills in soil health, pest management, and business planning - plus valuable networking with ag professionals.

This two-year leadership development program equips professionals in agriculture and natural resources with the skills to influence policy, lead teams, and advocate for the industry at local and global levels.

TOCC’s program teaches Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and sustainability skills to help students start businesses or find jobs without leaving their communities.

This virtual certificate program trains market managers and vendors in best practices around food safety, legal issues, customer engagement, and vendor relations - equipping participants to run or support successful farmers markets.

AgWorks connects Pennsylvania agricultural businesses with workforce development services, training programs, and employment resources to help address labor needs and support industry growth. The initiative offers guidance on navigating state and federal workforce systems, including funding opportunities and partnerships with local agencies.

Want to boost your farm market’s success? This self-paced online course teaches you how to keep produce fresh, display it attractively, and improve customer service. Includes videos, handouts, and a final quiz for certification. Great for market staff, managers, and vendors.

Learn how to market your grain effectively with this workshop. Covers contracts, hedging, storage, and crop insurance. Great for farmers and ag professionals.

These seminars help ag lenders stay informed on market trends, policy updates, and farm financials. Hosted by OSU Extension, they foster stronger relationships between lenders and educators.

Turn your farm dream into a business with NC Farm School. Learn strategic planning, marketing, and budgeting from Extension experts and local farmers.

Build leadership skills to support local food systems. This course covers food system basics, facilitation, planning, and evaluation. Offered online or in person. Certificate awarded after completion.

Iowa State’s Food Systems Certifications help you build skills to support local food systems. Choose from Local Food Leader or Resilient Food Systems tracks. Learn strategic planning, leadership, and disaster preparedness. Ideal for educators, community leaders, and food system professionals.

Stay ahead of labor laws and workforce trends with Cornell’s Labor Roadshow - featuring expert-led sessions on compliance, employee engagement, and farm management best practices.

Become a better farm supervisor with Cornell’s online leadership courses. Learn how to train employees, give feedback, and build strong teams. Complete all six courses to earn a certificate. Scholarships available for dairy producers.

Designed for beginning farmers, this program covers business planning, production systems, and marketing - ideal for launching a successful farm enterprise.

Financial management and business planning specifically for dairy operations. Covers cost analysis, risk management, labor management, and succession planning.

A comprehensive program designed for new and beginning farmers, covering business planning, production basics, and financial management for sustainable farm operations.