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Business Development

We provide programs, tools, resources and expertise both local and statewide addressing business development and improvement, specializing in the areas of agriculture and agribusiness.

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Wind and solar projects are expanding across Texas rangelands. This guide helps landowners understand how these systems work and what ecological factors matter when weighing long-term land use decisions.

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Financial assistance options can be hard to sort through. This guide outlines major programs for ranchers and beginning farmers and explains where to find current eligibility and application details.

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Before signing a carbon contract, know what you’re getting into. This free factsheet outlines 10 legal and practical points every rancher or producer should review first. Download your copy today.

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Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
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The Master Marketer program is a 64-hour intensive marketing education course during which agricultural producers, ag lenders, and others are trained in marketing techniques, marketing plans, technical analysis, futures and options, and many other marketing related skills.

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The AgriLife Extension Rural Student Success Initiative aims to increase the number of rural students enrolling in and completing a postsecondary certificate or degree program.

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The BattleGround to Breaking Ground Project is a 4- phase educational program available to veterans, active-duty military, their families, and other beginning farmers and ranchers.

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Learn resilience planning strategies for Texas communities. This 30-minute course helps planners and officials prepare for flooding, improve infrastructure, and support hazard resiliency. Enroll today!

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Learn how law and policy shape city planning. This 30-minute course examines how planning shapes communities, the evolution of the profession, and the Supreme Court rulings that defined zoning authority. Enroll today!

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The Generation Next curriculum targets new landowners, those who are inheriting land, or those who are looking to start a new agricultural operation on an existing ranch.

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    The BattleGround to Breaking Ground Program (BGBG) consists of several Program Tracks developed for active-duty military, military veterans, their families, and the general public who are new / beginning farmers and ranchers to assist them in starting or enhancing a production agriculture business. The program offers online business planning courses, hands-on training and mentoring, and online agriculture production courses for the Skills Training Program, Traditional Program, and Condensed Programs. It also offers Tracks that offer introduction to agriculture type workshops through the Introduction to Agriculture Business online course and the in-person Boot Camp.

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    Learn the fundamentals of grapevine biology, how soil impacts it, post-harvest handling, and vineyard economics. This self-paced online course is part of the Viticulture and Wine Science Certificate. Perfect for new and seasoned professionals. Enroll now and take the next step in your viticulture journey!

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    Before signing a carbon contract, know what you’re getting into. This free factsheet outlines 10 legal and practical points every rancher or producer should review first. Download your copy today.

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    Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service faculty produced and taught this four-day workshop in Fall 2023 that targeted new or inexperienced ranchers and landowners.

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    This factsheet discusses a project that assessed labor and equipment limitations, risks, and benefits of different cost-sharing options in vineyards.

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    Immerse yourself in the field of viticulture and wine science! Whether your interest lies in grape growing, winemaking, or both, this flexible, self-paced certificate offers avenues to align with your passions and career goals. Texas is one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the United States, and this certificate program will provide expert guidance, practical skills, and the hands-on experience needed to succeed.

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    Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving realm of vine cultivation and wine expertise!

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    Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving realm of vine cultivation and wine expertise!

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    Master the science of enology and winemaking with our hybrid, self-paced program, including online courses and hands-on experiences.

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    Explore introductory farm and ranch concepts, business planning basics, and best practices to overcoming barriers to success. Farmers and ranchers will discover valuable training programs and funding resources in this BattleGround to Breaking Ground online course!

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