Agricultural Training & Curriculum Development Services

Custom Training Curriculum Design for Agriculture & Environmental Programs

We build customized training programs and curricula that translate complex agricultural and environmental science into hands-on, user-friendly materials. Whether you’re training technical specialists, farmers, or program staff, our approach blends instructional design with real-world relevance.

Our training development services include:

• Collaborative scoping meetings to define learning goals, target audiences, and success measures.

• Development of evidence-based modules, facilitator guides, and participant materials.

• Integration of visuals, case studies, and real-world examples to reinforce understanding.

• Optional pilot testing or “train-the-trainer” sessions to ensure implementation success.

• Delivery of final, ready-to-use materials in your preferred format (digital, print, or hybrid).

Example deliverable: A 5-module soil health curriculum with companion slides, discussion prompts, and assessment tools to guide team training and stakeholder workshops.

Feasibility Studies & Program Assessments for Agriculture Initiatives

Before you invest in a new initiative, we help you determine what’s truly possible. Our feasibility studies assess organizational readiness, resource needs, and implementation pathways—bridging data and human insight to support sound decision-making.

Our feasibility study services include:

• Initial discovery session to define goals, constraints, and stakeholders.

• Data collection and analysis through interviews, surveys, or literature review.

• A comprehensive report outlining opportunities, barriers, and recommendations.

• Presentation of findings to your team or board, with discussion and Q&A.

• Optional follow-up support to translate findings into an implementation plan.

Example deliverable: A full feasibility report evaluating the scalability of a regional regenerative agriculture pilot, including cost analysis and stakeholder readiness findings.

Grant Writing Services for Agricultural & Environmental Organizations

We help organizations craft competitive, compelling proposals that connect your story and impact to the priorities of funders. Our process merges strategy, storytelling, and scientific grounding—helping your proposal rise above the noise.

Our grant development services include:

• Collaborative workshops to define project goals, outcomes, and metrics.

• Development of narratives, logic models, and budgets aligned with funder requirements.

• Editing and formatting support to ensure clarity, cohesion, and compliance.

• Coordination with partners and contributors for seamless integration of inputs.

• Optional coaching or training for future internal grant development.

Example Deliverable: A fully developed proposal package for a USDA or foundation grant—including narrative, budget, and attachments—ready for submission.

Best Management Practice Guides & Technical Documentation

We create easy-to-follow guides that translate research into real-world application—equipping your team, partners, or producers to adopt sustainable practices with confidence.

Our technical guide development services include:

• Interviews with experts and practitioners to capture best practices and lessons learned.

• Clear, step-by-step documentation supported by visuals and data summaries.

• Integration of field-tested examples and regional considerations.

• Design of user-friendly layouts for digital or print publication.

• Optional stakeholder review to ensure accuracy and buy-in.

Example Deliverable: A 20-page best management practice guide outlining region-specific cover crop systems, complete with infographics, soil data tables, and producer insights.

Making Important Work Happen

At RKO Consulting Group, we believe that education and implementation go hand in hand. From curriculum development to technical assessments, we help organizations turn evidence into empowerment—building systems that serve people and the planet.