Filing taxes as a farmer comes with unique challenges—and opportunities. Agriculture Taxes 101 is an introductory class designed to help farmers, homesteaders, and agricultural business owners understand the basics of farm taxation. Learn how to navigate IRS Schedule F, identify common deductible expenses, and take advantage of depreciation strategies to help lower your tax burden and keep more of what you earn.

Designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge of backyard chickens to start or enhance your flock as well as cover the rules of selling your eggs. Includes equipment needs, chicken breeds, disease prevention, and more.

Discover the complete journey of poultry from farm to table! In this comprehensive workshop, you’ll learn best practices for raising healthy chickens, including feeding, housing, and care. Then, transition to hands-on butchering techniques, including proper packaging and storing of the meat. Leave with a locally farm raised chicken you processed, ready for the freezer.

Learn the fundamentals of cultivating your own green space! Explore essential topics like soil health, plant selection, and basic gardening techniques. Whether you have a small balcony or a backyard, you'll gain the confidence and skills to grow your own flowers, herbs, and vegetables.

This class will walk you through the online process of filling out the Form 13-8 to verify active agriculture production and proceeding through the online process for filing for the exemption.

Work one-on-one with Dani to learn the ins and outs of FarmRaise accounting software. FarmRaise simplifies farm financial management with easy-to-use tools for tracking expenses, categorizing transactions by Schedule F category, and generating reports. This platform helps farmers manage their entire operation, including invoicing, inventory tracking, and payroll. With mobile and desktop access, FarmRaise makes it easy to stay on top of your farm’s finances from anywhere, even offline. Students will receive 20% off their FarmRaise Premium membership with participation in this class.

Learn the basics of USDA’s Risk Management including rainfall, hay, forage, and livestock insurance. Hear from Ag Defense Risk Management and their team to explain the ins and outs of protecting your operation.