Farm Business Management
Riverland’s Farm Business Management programs help farmers and agricultural professionals strengthen the financial and business side of their operation. Whether you are just getting started or running an established farm, there is a path for every stage, from short certificates to the full diploma.
You work one-on-one with an experienced instructor who comes to your operation, reviews your books, and helps you solve real challenges, with family members welcome to take part. Riverland supports about 450 farm families through Farm Business Management, one of the college’s strongest programs.
The diploma
The full credential, and an ongoing partnership rather than a one-time course. You complete yearly business analyses that guide real decisions on production, expenses, and long-term planning, on a schedule that fits farm life through a mix of on-farm visits and classroom learning. Instructors are members of the National Farm and Ranch Business Management Education Association.
Stackable certificates
Start where you are. These certificates let you begin with the essentials and build toward the full diploma, one focused step at a time.
The entry point. Start with the core concepts of farm business management: solid records, budgets, and the basics of analyzing your operation.
Put the fundamentals to work: goal setting, records and business analysis, marketing, farm systems, finance, and financial planning.
For experienced operators. Advanced, tailored guidance you apply directly to your farm to sharpen management and profitability.
A marketing focus. Learn strategies to price, position, and sell your commodities in changing markets.
For operators and diploma graduates who want to stay ahead. Covers emerging trends, new technologies, and the current issues shaping agriculture.
Program Faculty
Our instructors are based across the region, so you can work with someone near you.
