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Organic Agribusiness

Start a Farm or Food Business. Archi’s Institute, in partnership with the University of Minnesota, offers an accredited veteran farming training program designed to equip transitioning military veterans with the practical skills and knowledge needed to start a successful farm or food business.

Our unique 6- or 12-week Organic Agribusiness program combines online or in person learning with optional hands-on farm training and personalized instruction. Graduates earn industry certifications and 16 college credits toward a UMN Agribusiness Certificate.

Join us and a thriving community of veteran farmers!

Farm Program Offerings:

Veteran Farming Training Program:
Learn from accredited experts and gain practical organic farming experience – whether you’re a veteran farmer or new to agriculture – online or in person.

Food Industry Certifications:
Earn recognized certifications in Sustainable Agriculture, Food Safety Management, and Hydroponics.

UMN Crookston Partnership:
Apply your Organic Agribusiness credits towards a UMN Agribusiness Certificate.

Organic Agribusiness Tuition:

• Military TA Program Can save you up to $4500!
• DoD SkillBridge Eligible You’ll continue to receive military pay and benefits!
• Use VA Education Benefits GI Bill eligible!
• Grants Available to assist in paying for your tuition!
• Out-of-Pocket Payments to UMN Crookston.

Courses

AGEC 1004: INTRO TO AGRIBUSINESS

Background of American agriculture. Interrelationships of agricultural industries. Economic concepts of production, marketing , and consumption. Principles of management. Agricultural policy. Issues/trends in agribusiness. (UMN 3 Credits)

AGRO 1020: HYDROPONICS

Fundamentals of HydroOrganic practices for crop production. (2 Credits)

AGEC 2530: PROFESSIONAL AGRISELLING

Use of technical and agricultural knowledge in agricultural sales. Need-Satisfaction approach to selling. Planning and conducting informational meetings, exhibiting at farm and trade shows, importance of service and timelines in agribusiness, and practice in making gristles presentations. (UMN 3 Credits)

AGEC 3440: FUNDAMENTALS OF VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE

Explore different aspects of value added agriculture as it relates to the production or manufacturing processes, marketing, or services that increase value of primary commodities or apples to the final consumers. (UMN 3 Credits)

AGEC 4800: RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM

Students develop strategies/program to promote economic development for a real rural community, including implementation/financing plans. (UMN 3 Credits)

BIOL 3496: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Students learn the methods of sustainability in crop productions as well as business practices. (2 Credits)

Registration

Pre-registering for an upcoming veteran farming training class reserves your seat!

You will receive a detailed follow up email titled “Steps to Enroll”.