Oct 24, 2025

New ‘LLCs for Nebraska Farms and Ranches’ Online Course Launches Nov. 1

Posted Oct 24, 2025 5:03 PM
Thinking about forming an LLC for your farm or ranch? Learn how to set up and manage your business structure the right way — and avoid common legal and tax pitfalls — in the new LLCs for Nebraska Farms and Ranches online course from Nebraska Women in Agriculture. (Photo Craig Chandler/UNL Communications and Marketing)
Thinking about forming an LLC for your farm or ranch? Learn how to set up and manage your business structure the right way — and avoid common legal and tax pitfalls — in the new LLCs for Nebraska Farms and Ranches online course from Nebraska Women in Agriculture. (Photo Craig Chandler/UNL Communications and Marketing)

By: Center for Agricultural Profitability

The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, in partnership with the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, announced the launch of a new online course, “LLCs for Nebraska Farms and Ranches.” The program is designed to help farm and ranch families make informed decisions about whether an LLC is the right structure for their business and avoid costly mistakes. 

“Whether you're exploring LLCs as a new business structure for your farm or ranch or looking to better manage your existing LLC, this course offers practical guidance tailored to the unique needs of Nebraska producers,” said Jessica Groskopf, director of the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program.

Course participants will learn how to:

  1. Decide whether an LLC is the right entity structure for their operation
  2. Navigate the steps and costs of forming an LLC in Nebraska
  3. Identify and avoid frequent legal and tax missteps through better business management

The course includes short video interviews with attorneys, accountants and ag professionals, as well as checklists, worksheets and links to podcasts and articles that address specialized topics.

The cost for the course is $150 per person. Participants will have access to the course for 90 days from the date of enrollment.

This course is supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2024-70027-42470. All attendees are welcome to participate regardless of race, gender, or any other protected status. 

Enrollment is available online.