Generation Next is taught as an online school where participants will work towards developing a business plan with plenty of support from professionals who specialize in different fields.
Topics covered in the school include:
How to start an agricultural business
Understanding business taxes and ag exemptions
Ranch insurance
Tracking your finances
Evaluating your land’s resources
How to set up livestock grazing and wildlife management leases
Basic ranching laws – fencing, water rights, etc.
Land management techniques
Alternative operations to add to the business
Setting goals with measurable objectives for success
In addition to business plan development, you will receive a Generation Next certificate and t-shirt upon completion of this course.