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Whether in the classroom or online, you will interact with faculty experts in agribusiness management who teach business concepts within the context of the agriculture industry you serve. Plus, you will network with a group of your peers from across industry sectors.

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B2B Relational Selling

Now in English and Spanish! B2B Relational Selling enhances your ability to articulate the value of your product or service and how it solves your client’s problems. This online course will elevate your sales game, helping you gain the skills to build lasting client relationships.
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In Person

July 14 - 15, 2026 (Indiana)

Precision Selling: Building Relationships with Large Farmers

Learn strategies for working with large-scale producers in the evolving agricultural marketplace. Explore complexities of working with growers and delve into sales strategy.
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In Person

August 18-20, 2026

Seed Management Academy

During the Seed Management Academy, you’ll take a deep dive into the practical application of general management concepts vital to the long-term success of seed firms, discuss the changing agribusiness environment and implications for the seed industry, explore marketing strategies and more.
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September 29 - October 1

Strategic Agri-Marketing

Creating an integrated and cohesive marketing strategy has many moving parts. How do you efficiently allocate your company's limited resources with confidence across multiple functions related to your company's marketing plan?
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In Person

November 4-5, 2026

Sales Management and Leadership (Texas)

Strengthen your sales team with our Sales Management and Leadership workshop — designed for agribusiness professionals to build leadership skills, improve team performance, and drive strategic, customer-focused sales results.
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Coming 2026

Purdue Food and Agribusiness Executive Summit

The Purdue Food and Agribusiness Executive Summit encourages strategic thinking by bringing key leaders together for networking and exchanging ideas regarding domestic and global issues impacting our industry.
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January 26-28, 2027

ARA Management Academy

Sharpen management, leadership and decision-making capabilities by engaging in faculty-led presentations, interactive exercises and small-group discussion with your peers.
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Spring 2027

Precision Selling: Building Relationships with Large Growers

Learn strategies for working with large-scale growers in the evolving agricultural marketplace. Explore complexities of working with growers and delve into sales strategy.
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In Person

May 18-19, 2027

Sales Management and Leadership

Elevate your sales leadership skills in our two-day program where you'll learn to create a high-performing culture and master effective coaching.
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In Person

February 23-25, 2027

Finance for the Non-Financial Manager

Read financial statements with confidence, spot profitability drivers and connect financial signals to smarter operational and strategic decisions.
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