Educational Course Offerings

Agricultural professionals face a rapidly evolving landscape from technological advances and regulatory fluctuations to global geopolitical undulations. These changes have a significant impact on what they do and how they do it. MACS Academy’s continuing education and professional development training offers a hedge against and a means of adaptation to successfully manage these challenging changes. Since no area of the ag product lifecycle can escape the effects of these advancements, our education is tailored towards agricultural consultants, agribusiness professionals, and ag technology.

Agricultural Consultants

The knowledge levels and skill set of agricultural consultants across the U.S. vary as widely as coffee orders at the local coffee shop. Seeing this opportunity, MACS Academy is aware of the important need to provide all levels of professional development from fundamental principles to advanced practical applications. As agricultural consultants themselves, co-founders Paige Gilligan and Russell Morgan believe in raising the bar and training both the current and future generations of ag professionals. The desire to prosper as an entrepreneur carries an even greater weight of urgency for agricultural consultants new in their practice. MACS Academy’s educational offerings for Ag Consultants are designed to provide training in diverse topics and subject areas from effective communication, report writing and starting a consultancy business to hiring employees and financial forecasting. See below for our current course offerings in these areas.

Farm/Ranch Management

Successful farming / ranching requires a high degree of financial and business management skills. This comprehensive series of courses is designed to equip aspiring and current farmers and ranchers with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for success in today’s dynamic agricultural landscape. Through a blend of foundational principles and advanced concepts, attendees will gain a deep understanding of farm management best practices, develop strong financial literacy, and master the economic principles that enhance decision-making. From understanding core accounting principles to developing strategic business plans and navigating complex market forces, this series provides the tools and knowledge to build profitable, long-term viable, and resilient farm businesses.

Agricultural Lender Series

Agricultural Lending has become an increasingly competitive and risky business. This comprehensive virtual series is designed to equip agricultural lenders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively evaluate loan applications, manage credit risk, and build successful relationships with farm clients. The series will cover a wide range of topics, from understanding agricultural production practices and market dynamics to mastering advanced credit analysis techniques and navigating the complexities of farm finance.

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think”

Albert Einstein