Introduction to Agriculture
The foundation. A broad overview of the agricultural industry, how it's structured, and the language used across it. Start here if you're new or want to fill in gaps.
Glossary of Terms
Common terminology across crops, livestock, land, and agribusiness. The vocabulary you need to speak the language.
Types of Agriculture
Row crops, livestock, specialty crops, timber, and mixed operations. What each looks like, how they differ, and where they overlap.
Industry Structure
How the supply chain works from gate to plate. Producers, processors, distributors, and the markets that connect them.
Intro to Livestock Markets
How cattle and livestock markets work, from sale barns to futures. Understanding basis, price discovery, and where your animals fit.
Intro to Livestock Management
The fundamentals of herd health, nutrition, reproduction, and day-to-day care. What it takes to keep animals healthy and productive.
Intro to Grazing Management
Rotational principles, stocking rates, recovery periods, and matching forage to livestock. Getting more from every acre of grass.
Intro to Row Crops
Planting, harvesting, input costs, and marketing for grain and row crop operations. The basics of farming from seed to sale.
Intro to Soils
Soil types, health indicators, organic matter, and why what's under your feet matters more than what's on top of it.
Online Classes
Self-paced courses you can take from anywhere. Each one focuses on a specific topic and includes practical takeaways you can apply to your own operation.
Ag Financial Basics
Income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and cost of production. The numbers side of running an agricultural business.
Livestock Marketing
Understanding basis, seasonality, price cycles, and marketing strategies. When to sell, how to sell, and why it matters.
Grazing Management
Rotational systems, stocking rates, forage budgets, and matching cattle to country. Getting more from every acre of grass.
Business Planning
Building an operational plan, setting benchmarks, and creating the kind of structure that lenders and partners expect.
In-Person Workshops
Hands-on workshops and seminars held across the region. Smaller groups, direct instruction, and the chance to work through real scenarios with peers.
Coming soon!