© 2011 AgBiz Masters
Learning sound business concepts has never been more important, especially for today’s young and beginning farmers. AgBiz Masters is an interactive learning series designed specifically for young and beginning farmers interested in honing their business and financial management skills. It is a two-year series where participants enroll in one year of the program at a time.
Topics covered in year one include:
- Megatrends of Agriculture
- Strategic Business Planning
- Preparing for Your Lender
- Constructing a Balance Sheet
- Constructing an Income Statement and Cash Flow Projection
Topics covered in year two include:
- Understanding Lending Decisions
- Farm Business Management Factors and Benchmarks
- Growth and Transition Management
- Personal Financial Management
- Communications, Ethics and Leadership
In addition to the eLearning modules, participants take part in online discussion forums and exams as well as complete individual assignments. Two in-person learning sessions are held regionally each year throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states to supplement the online material and allow discussions and feedback among participants and facilitators.
What do participants gain?
Practical business and financial management skills
A step-by-step guide on creating a business plan
The chance to network with fellow young and beginning farmers and industry leaders
Skills for lifelong learning
Enrollment for this year's AgBiz Masters class has been closed. The next available AgBiz Masters class will begin in November 2012, and registration will be open in August.
What is AgBiz Masters?
When does the next class begin?
Schedule for 2011-2012 Classes
Year One
Kick-off meeting - November 21, 2011
In-person meeting (based on modules 1 and 2) - January 24, 2012
In-person meeting (based on modules 3, 4 and 5) - early March 2012
Year Two
Kick-off meeting - November 21, 2011
In-person meeting (based on modules 6 and 7) - January 24, 2012
In-person meeting (based on modules 8, 9 and 10) - late March 2012
All meetings will be held in:
Butler, Pa.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Curryville, Pa.
Lancaster, Pa.
Lewisburg, Pa.
Lewistown, Pa.
Meadville, Pa.
New Stanton, Pa.
Salisbury, Md.
Towanda, Pa.
Westminster, Md.
York, Pa.
