Colorado
Building Farmers
Building Capacity. Building Community.
The Colorado Building Farmers and Ranchers program offers training and assistance in business planning and management for farmers and ranchers. This program fosters a rich network of farmers and ranchers to help each other succeed.
Plan your farm business
Participate in courses that help you develop a comprehensive business plan, refine management strategies, and strengthen production and marketing skills for your agricultural operations.
Join a statewide community
Become part of a supportive network of agricultural entrepreneurs who share knowledge, celebrate successes, and help each other navigate the complexities of farm and ranch business development
Programs and Services
Explore farm and ranch business development programs designed to help you plan your operation, strengthen management skills, and build successful agricultural operations across Colorado.
Agriculture
Principles of Business Planning and Management
The Principles of Business Planning and Management program is a series of evening classes designed to help new farmers and ranchers build structure for their farm business and provide intermediate and experienced farmers and ranchers with tools and ideas to refine and enhance their business management, production, and marketing skills.
Agriculture
Exploring Your Farm Dream
Interested in becoming a farmer or rancher? This course empowers learners to explore their interests and introduces practical tools to assess their preparedness to begin a farm or ranch business. Topics include market entry, strategic planning, resource identification, and creating actionable pathways to launch your operation.
Find additional agriculture topics
Explore more Extension resources, fact sheets, and tools that support your learning beyond the Building Farmers program.
Strengthen your farm business
Questions? We’re ready to help guide you toward the programs, resources, and information that best support your path forward.