Investing in the knowledge and financial literacy of our community is critical to successfully supporting the future of agriculture. Through our Grow Ahead program, we provide a variety of educational resources and tools for the next generation of farmers - and you don't have to be a customer to benefit!
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Ag Biz Basics is a fast-paced educational course that allows you to establish written goals, prepare a projected cash flow statement, update a balance sheet, and create a cash income statement. This is a fully virtual and on-demand experience. Ag Biz Basics Educator option is a teacher subscription that provides access to online modules, a workbook, and quizzes. This annual subscription allows educators to access the content through a single login with the ability to show modules in a group setting.
Ag Biz Masters
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, coupled with live webinar instruction. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about strategic business planning, constructing a balance sheet, income statements, cash flow, and how to prepare for your lender while building your personalized business plan.
Ag Mentor Program
Through a collaboration of organizations, the Mentor Program was created as a new free and confidential resource to help farmers. The ag mentor program connects mentors with agriculture backgrounds with beginning farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs. Visit SCORE to request a mentoring session with someone with similar farm or food business involvement. The mentoring is free, confidential, and administered by SCORE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Development Center.
Within the application, note your involvement in a farm or food business, or request an agricultural mentor.
Learning Center News & Resources
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News & Updates | Published: March 04, 2024
Horizon Farm Credit Awarding Grants to New and Beginning Farmers
Mechanicsburg, PA — Horizon Farm Credit invites new and beginning farmers to apply for the JumpStart program, which provides grant funding to help new farmers establish and grow their operations. The... -
Blog | Published: January 11, 2024
Farmers on the Rise, Eric & Elizabeth Ziegler
Farm Credit awarded a total of $100,000 to beginning farmers through the Farmers on the Rise Award Program on December 7, 2023. Eric & Elizabeth Ziegler of Lebanon County, PA are one of ten recipients... -
Blog | Published: January 11, 2024
Farmer on the Rise, Henry Spies V
Farm Credit awarded a total of $100,000 to beginning farmers through the Farmers on the Rise Award Program on December 7, 2023. Henry Spies V of Caroline County, MD is one of ten recipients. Henry...