How many hours a week do I need to spend to keep up with the course?

Students report spending 2-6 hrs. a week on a course, with the average being about 3. If you are less experienced with online learning, and/or less experienced with farming, expect to spend 6 or more hours per week to participate fully. Planning courses, especially BF 202: Writing a Business Plan and BF 203: Holistic Financial Planning, require at least 6 hours each week if you are serious about completing the work, because you will be writing your own business plan or financial plan and these courses keep an intense pace. As with any learning experience, the more you are able to put into reading, thinking, and applying this material to your own farm plans, the more you will get out of the course!