Ag Biz Masters is an FSA Certified interactive learning series designed specifically for young and beginning farmers. The two-year program takes a blended learning approach with on-demand, eLearning modules and activities, couple with live webinar instruction.
The registration fee is $225, however when you successfully complete the course and if you reside within Horizon Farm Credit's territory, we’ll reimburse you the whole fee, making the course FREE!
Throughout the lifetime of the course, over 790 farmers have graduated from the educational offering.
What Do Participants Gain?
Investing in yourself is one of the best investments you can make. Throughout your journey with Ag Biz Masters you’ll build a solid business foundation by learning how to create a business plan for your own farm business, while gaining additional insight.
- Save time – Regular business degrees can take over two full years. Each year of the Ag Biz Masters course is approximately 15 hours of instruction of over three months.
- Make better decisions – Knowing how your operation plays a role in the industry will help you make the right business decisions at the right time.
- Learn with your peers – Gain the chance to learn with your classmates and network with past alumni and industry leaders.
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- Registration
- Live Virtual Instruction Session
- Module 1 - Megatrends of Agriculture
- Module 2 - Strategic Business Planning
- Live Virtual Instruction Session
- Module 3 - Preparing for Your Lender
- Live Virtual Instruction Session
- Module 4 - The Balance Sheet
- Live Virtual Instruction Session
- Module 5 - Preparing Agricultural Financial Statements: The Income Statement & Cash Flow
- Year 1 Completion
- Registration
- Live Virtual Instruction Kick Off Session
- Module 6 - Understanding Lending Decisions
- Module 7 - Benchmarks and Best Management Practices: Your Scorecard to Success
- Live Virtual Instruction Session
- Module 8 - Growth and Transition Management
- Live Virtual Instruction Session
- Module 9 - Recordkeeping, Budgeting, Personal Finance, and Investing
- Live Virtual Instruction Session
- Module 10 - Professionalism, Communication, Ethics, and Leadership
- Graduation
“Ag Biz Masters provided me with a solid foundation and network of resources to help grow my farm. “
FAQs
- Do I need high-speed internet to participate?
High-speed internet is necessary to view the online modules and an active email address is required.
- How do I sign up?
Open enrollment runs from October 20 to December 15, 2025. Click here to sign up now. The registration fee is $225, however when you successfully complete the course, we’ll reimburse you the whole fee, making the course FREE!
- How many participants does the registration fee cover?
The registration fee covers up to two people per registration. Registration covers a single operator as well as couples and/or business partners that want to take the class at the same time. The primary applicant's email will be tied to your login with Farm Credit University. Upon successful completion of the program, you are reimbursed the full tuition amount for participants in our footprint.
- When do I get access to course materials?
Following the registration course deadline, you will receive a username and password to access the online modules through Farm Credit University. A printed workbook will be mailed to you at the start of 2026, prior to class starting.