The Trumbull and Ashtabula County offices of the Ohio State University Extension announce plan to hold classes designed to help Small Farms learn business basics. Scheduled for January 10th and 17th, 2026, this two-part class series entitled Small Farm Financial College will provide landowners with the tools they need to plan their farm-based business.
Small and beginning farmers in Ohio and Pennsylvania are encouraged to participate in this in-depth farm management educational program. The college will consist of two Saturday courses that will run from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and lunch will be included with registration.
This course will offer 10 hours of farm management education that will help start your farm on the path to financial success. The college is designed to help landowners examine potential ways to increase profits on their small acreage properties. The program is open to all new or aspiring farmers, new rural landowners, small farmers, and farm families looking for new ideas.
During this college, participants will be challenged to develop realistic expectations for their new farm business. They will receive information on getting started, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of their property, and developing a farm business plan. Information on farm finances, insurance, liability, labor and marketing will be covered during the college.
Registration is $50 for the first farm member. Additional farm family members are encouraged to attend at a reduced rate of $25/person. This reduced rate is made possible by generous contributions from the Hertzer Family Trust, Kacerski Tax & Business Services, and the Risser Farm Management Fund.
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This program also qualifies attendees for the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program. Those interested in receiving this credit would be subject to additional requirements and fees (More information is available later in this release and online). Those interested in participating in this college or those seeking more information are encouraged to check out our website at: go.osu.edu/smallfarms26
For more information contact Lee Beers at beers.66@osu.edu or call 330-638-6783.