This course, Environmental Options for Modern Food Animal Production, is under development.
Jon Rausch
Extension Program Director, Environmental Management
The Ohio State University
590 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone: (614)292-4504
Email: rausch.7@osu.edu

Welcome to Sustainable Agriculture , a national continuing education program sponsored by the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.

• What is sustainable agriculture?
• What does it mean for farmers, ranchers and communities?
• How does it relate to my role as an educator or researcher?

This course series is aimed at helping you answer those questions. More, it will help agricultural professionals work effectively with their clients and develop research and education programs that address agricultural sustainability. For questions about this course contact Kim Kroll, Associate Director National SARE Program at assoc_dir@sare.org

Welcome to the second course of the National Continuing Education Program in Sustainable Agriculture. This course consists of three modules:

• Planning and Business Development
• Marketing Opportunities and Strategies for Sustainable Farm/Ranch Businesses
• Managing the Farm/Ranch Business for Long-Term Success.

By the end of this course, you will be able to…

• help clients critically assess their future
• walk clients through the goal setting process
• find resources to help clients evaluate new ideas
• provide guidance to clients as they develop business and marketing plans
• foster critical thinking and offer risk management advice
• help clients prepare to meet with lenders and seek financing alternatives
• advise about farm transfer and retirement options
• more fully appreciate sustainable farm business management principles