WESTMINSTER, Md. — Farm Credit has announced the deadline to register for the AgBiz Masters program as Oct. 31. The two-year educational program is available to young, beginning and small producers who are interested in refining their business management, financial and marketing skills to help them as they launch their businesses.
“The agriculture industry is evolving at a rapid pace, and we’re excited to see growing interest from a new audience,” said Tom Truitt, CEO of MidAtlantic Farm Credit. “Our AgBiz Masters program is perfect for anyone considering a career in the field, or for those who may just want to learn more about how to effectively run their operation. We encourage all pursuing a career in agriculture to go through the program.”
Dr. David Kohl, an agriculture professor at Virginia Tech, developed the AgBiz Masters program with the intent to educate new farmers on what goes into creating a successful operation. Combining interactive online workshops with face-to-face learning seminars hosted by experts in the agriculture industry, the topics covered throughout the program include trends in agriculture, strategic business planning, financial management, constructing a balance sheet and income statement, understanding lending decisions and leadership skills.
The next AgBiz Masters class begins in November of this year and will run through March 2019. The registration fee is $225, with full reimbursement available to those who successfully complete Year 1 and Year 2. For more information about the AgBiz Masters educational program, please visit agbizmasters.com, or call 888-339-3334.
— MidAtlantic Farm Credit