Farm Business Management

DIPLOMA, 60 CREDITS

Riverland’s Customized Farm Business Management program provides personalized, on-farm instruction in key areas like accounting, financial planning, marketing, and enterprise analysis. Designed for busy farm operators and families, the program combines real-time farm visits, classroom learning, and year-round support to improve profitability and strengthen business operations.

 Location: One on one instructions at student's farm
Program Starts: Open
Course Plan: Six Year
Faculty: Jennifer Smith | 507-384-8676 | jennifer.smith@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.

Required Core Courses (48 credits)
FBMT1112 Foundation for Farm Business Management 4 CR
FBMT1121 Preparation for Farm Business Management 4 CR
FBMT1122 Implementing the System Management Plan 4 CR
FBMT1131 Managing and Modifying Farm System Data 4 CR
FBMT1132 Interpreting and Using Farm System Data 4 CR
FBMT1211 Introduction to Farm Business Management 4 CR
FBMT2141 Interpreting and Evaluating Financial Data 4 CR
FBMT2142 Interpreting Trends 4 CR
FBMT2151 Strategies in Farm System Data Management 4 CR
FBMT2152 Integrating System Information for Financial Planning 4 CR
FBMT2161 Strategies in Farm System Data Management 4 CR
FBMT2162 Refining Farm System Management 4 CR
Electives (12 credits)
A minimum of 12 credits is required from the FBMT course list. Please work with your advisor in selecting electives.
FBMT Courses Choose from FBMT Courses 12 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Farm Business Management program page at riverland.edu.