Farm Credit Announces 2026 Ag Biz Masters Educational Program Registration
Mechanicsburg, PA - Registration for Farm Credit’s Ag Biz Masters program, a learning series for young and beginning farmers, is open now through December 15, 2025. The two-year educational program is available to young and beginning producers who are interested in refining their business management, financial, and marketing skills to help them as they launch or grow their businesses.
“Farmers are the heart of our rural communities,” said Tom Truitt, Horizon Farm Credit Chief Executive Officer. “Ag Biz Masters empowers these producers with the business knowledge and confidence they need to thrive. We’re proud to invest in the next generation of agricultural leaders through this program because when farmers succeed, our communities grow stronger.”
Ag Biz Masters blends virtual live webinars and on-demand learning. The first year focuses on key agricultural megatrends, strategic business planning, and financial preparedness. Participants learn how to engage effectively with their lender, construct balance sheets, and develop comprehensive agricultural financial statements.
Year two builds on this foundation with in-depth modules covering lending decisions, management practices, business growth and transition strategies, record keeping, budgeting, personal finance, and investing. The curriculum also emphasizes professionalism, effective communication, ethical decision-making, and leadership development.
“Our goal with Ag Biz Masters is to provide beginning farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs with the business knowledge and financial management skills needed to successfully start and grow their farm business,” said Johanna Rohrer, Horizon Farm Credit Member Education & YBS Program Officer. “Through the program, participants develop practical skills to make confident decisions, improve their operations, and position their farms for long-term success.”
The next Ag Biz Masters class begins in January 2026 and runs through March. The registration fee is $225, with full reimbursement available to those who successfully complete their registered year and live within the Horizon Farm Credit territory.
For more information about the Ag Biz Masters program, please visit agbizmasters.com, or contact Johanna Rohrer at 888.339.3334 or learning@horizonfc.com.
About Horizon Farm Credit
Horizon Farm Credit is a member-owned agricultural lending cooperative, providing consistent and reliable financing and related services to full- and part-time farmers, agricultural-related businesses, and rural landowners. The Association serves 100 counties across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Association has more than 22,900 members and over $7.3 billion in loans outstanding. Learn more at horizonfc.com.