This is an approximately 2-hour self-paced course that will help you conduct a due diligence process on agricultural land you plan to utilize for your business, whether that means land you’re leasing, land you’re purchasing, or land you already own. Why go through this process? Because when growing a business, you are investing precious resources of time, energy, and money. There are key questions you can ask about the land now to avoid plans being derailed and investments being lost. This course will guide you through this research process so you can move forward with confidence.
Throughout the lessons, we cover navigating zoning codes and challenges, identifying property lines and easements, as well as encumbrances.
Afterwards, you will be well-positioned to conduct the due diligence process for the land you plan to utilize.
Upon completion of this course, you will:
As a result, you will develop your strategy for conducting due diligence, selecting the research questions you need to address for your individual needs and circumstances.
This course includes four lessons featuring illuminating video presentations, insightful readings, reflective quizzes, and action-planning exercises. At the end of the course, we include further resources for moving forward. Access the course materials at any time using your active Farm Commons member account.
This course is suitable for farmers and ranchers with any business experience. However, those with at least one year of experience who are able to conduct an assessment of their business and work through tangible assignments to improve current risk management systems will benefit most from this course.
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