The Farm On course was created to address the needs of Ohio’s new and beginning farmers who want to better prepare themselves to operate a commercial farm in Ohio and do that with a high level of economic stability while remaining profitable and responsible along the way. What’s unique about the Farm On course is that, not only does it comply with the regulations of the new Ohio House Bill 95 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program, it also meets the borrower training requirements for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan Program.
The 10-module Farm On course includes video lessons, quizzes, and opportunities to apply knowledge gained through graded course exercises. Students can engage with the lead course instructor through virtual office hours and scheduled appointments. The course covers the following topics:
- Farm Business Planning
- Balance Sheets
- Income Statements
- Cash Flow Projections
- Calculating Cost of Production
- Farm Record Keeping
- Farm Taxes
- Farm Financing
- Risk Management
- Farm Business Analysis
To learn more, view our video and to sign up for Farm On, go to go.osu.edu/farmon.