Upcoming Online Courses and General Info
See All Courses for full list and descriptions of courses we offer, and see online course FAQs for information about what to expect
Register Now for the Following Courses:
- Taking Stock: Evaluating Your Land and Resources and Choosing an Enterprise (BF 101)
(6-week course) Oct. 14 - Nov 24, 2010 - Financial Recordkeeping: A Cornerstone of Farm Profitability (BF 104)
(6-week course) Oct 14, 2010 - Nov. 24, 2010 - Soil Health: Investing in the Vitality of Your Farm (BF 110)
(6-week course) Oct 14, 2010 - Nov. 24, 2010
Register now!
Cost
Courses are $150 each unless otherwise indicated. Courses are open to anyone, but potential participants from states other than NY should be aware that some content is NY-specific, especially in the "What Do I Need to Know to Start a Farm Business?" course. Our instructors are also better equipped to connect NY participants with their local service providers, since we are more familiar with the resources in NY. If you live out-of-state and are concerned about our ability to meet your needs, please email ejf5@cornell.edu with any questions.
General Information
You can utilize the lessons and information on this website freely. But if you want to "meet" other new farmers and share ideas and helpful resources with each other, and ask questions of experienced ag educators, you will feel more confident about your planning by taking one of our online courses.
Courses are typically 6-8 weeks long and take place in a virtual "classroom". Once a week, the instructors will introduce a new lesson. When you log into the course you'll see materials to read and usually an assignment or discussion topic. You can complete the work anytime during the week. If a live webinar is scheduled, you'll be given a link to click at a particular time and date (typically a weekday evening). If you cannot make it, a recording of the webinar will be posted for you to review later.
Computer Requirements
You do not need any particular operating system or software, but you should have a familiarity with the functions of your computer. The more comfortable you are with new technology and distance learning, the more you will get out of the course. A basic dial-up connection should suffice, but your experience will be more enjoyable with a DSL or Cable modem.
