Online Farming Courses from Cornell

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Taylor in Beginning Farmers, Farming Practices, Farming Resources, Internet Resources, Small Farms, Training Programs // 0 Comments

Register for the 2019-2020 Online Farming Courses from the Cornell Small Farms Project, Block One Webinars Start Soon

Our program offers more than 20 online farming courses to help farmers improve their technical and business skills covering a range of topics any farmer needs to succeed. Courses are offered with tiered pricing from $199 – $299, based on household size and income to make access to the courses more affordable and equitable for everyone. Registration is now open for all courses, with live webinar content starting at the end of September for our first block of online farming courses:

BF 101: Starting at Square One

So you’re thinking about starting a farm, but feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions? This course was designed to assist new and aspiring farmers in taking the first steps in thinking through farm start-up (whether you already have land access or not).

BF 150: Farm Woodlot Management

Whether monetizing the effects of silvopasture, learning the logistics of cutting for firewood, tapping for maple syrup, or venturing into mushroom production, this online course will give you the tools necessary to tap into the potential profit of your woodlot.

BF 204: Quickbooks for Farmers

Are you a beginning farmer? Or are you a current farmer with the desire to switch to an online accounting system? Then our quick guide to Quickbooks is for you. Learn the software’s basic features, such as sales tax, inventory, invoicing, adjustments, and year-end procedures.

Join Cornell Small Farms’ online farming courses and learn from experienced farmers and extension educators, who guide students through about six-weeks of weekly live webinars, videos, and resources. Browse all of our course offerings on our website and register now.