AGRBM X001 - Farm On: OSU Farm Financial Management Course
This course supports beginning farmers in meeting the requirements of Ohio’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program and the USDA FSA Borrower Training Program. Participants will build foundational knowledge in farm financial management, production record keeping, and enterprise analysis through ten structured modules and optional live Q&A sessions. This course is supported in part by Ohio Corn Checkoff.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced with Live Q&A Sessions: A fully online course with no fixed due dates. Participants can work through modules independently between January 1st and March 31st, 2026. Optional live Q&A sessions will be held via Zoom on January 15th, February 19th, and March 12th, 2026.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take approximately 18–22 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Participants must complete all ten modules and associated quizzes and assignments to receive a certificate of completion. A passing score of 80% is required on each quiz.
Technology Requirements
- For best performance, a computer or tablet that supports the most recent web browser versions can play mp4 files. It is recommended to use a computer five years old or newer with at least 1GB of RAM and high-speed internet connection. Some features may not be compatible with mobile devices.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. Can be downloaded here for free.
- The recommended web browsers are Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.
What You'll Learn
- Create a farm business plan and develop key financial documents such as balance sheets and income statements
- Understand cash flow, cost of production, and farm tax considerations
- Implement effective record keeping for accounting and production
- Explore farm financing options and risk management strategies
- Conduct financial analysis to support sound decision-making
What You'll Earn
A certificate of completion that meets the requirements for Ohio’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program and USDA FSA Borrower Training
Additional Information
Along with the asynchronous modules, participants have the opportunity to attend 3 synchronous Content Overview and Q&A sessions scheduled for the following dates:
- Thursday, January 15th, 7:00 PM (Modules 1-3)
- Thursday, February 19th, 7:00 PM (Modules 4-7)
- Thursday, March 12th, 7:00 PM (Modules 8-10 and Business Plan)
Zoom session information and links will be provided within the course.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details contact Eric Richer at richer.5@osu.edu.