FAQs

When do facilitated cohorts begin?

We run facilitated cohorts on a quarterly basis. Look for announcements in the "bundles" section of the course catalog (https://courses.organicagronomy.org/).

Do you offer scholarships or financial assistance?

Yes! Contact [email protected] to learn more.

Can you invoice my company/organization instead of paying by credit card?

Yes! If your employer requires an invoice to remit payment, email [email protected]. We will send you an invoice and a login code to access the course materials.

Do you offer a guarantee?

We offer a 10-day money back guarantee so long as you have viewed 10 videos or less.

I'd like to send my team to the course, do you offer bulk pricing?

Yes! Contact [email protected] to inquire about bulk pricing.

How long will it take me to complete the lessons?

We estimate that each lesson will take approximately 25 minutes to complete. This includes reading the online written materials, viewing the 7-15 minute instructional video, and taking the lesson quiz. We estimate that total time investment for the full course (online content, exercises, Zoom sessions, in-person event, and final exam) requires 40 hours to complete. The zoom sessions meet once a month for 6 months.

When will my access expire?

You have access to the course content for 12 months from your date of enrollment.

Do I need any qualifications to start the course?

We do not have any formal prerequisites to take this course. We recommend that you have an understanding of general agriculture principles and experience working in agriculture. This course assumes prior knowledge of field crop production practices and offers an extension of that knowledge into organic-specific practices and requirements.

Will this course enable me to find employment as an organic advisor?

This course will help set you apart from other advisors and consultants. It will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need to consult organic field crop farmers. In the near future, OATS will be launching a directory of organic advisors to help farmers find the advice that they need.

What do graduates do when they have completed this training?

Past OATS trainees put their knowledge to work in many different ways. Some are employees of input companies, some are independent consultants, and yet others are agricultural educators. Our trainees put their new knowledge to work by expanding their client base to include transitioning and certified organic producers.

Will I obtain a certificate or official course credits?

After completing the online materials, quizzes, exercises, live zoom sessions, in-person event, and achieving a passing score on the course final exam, you are eligible to receive the OATS Organic Field Crop Course Certificate of Completion. Certificates are non-accredited.

Participants are eligible to receive Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) continuing education units (CEUs).

What if I have more questions?

Contact [email protected] to learn more.