Tag: finances
Now is the time for farm budgeting
Now is the time to get the farm financial books fully caught up and to project income and expenses through the end of the year.
7 keys to success on the farm
Farming is an ever-changing business that needs careful attention to be successful. Here are seven tips for all farmers to consider.
How to buy a farm II
Learn more about alternative ways young farmers can access land, and how formal agreements benefit both farmers and landowners.
How to buy a farm
To successfully finance your farm you must shop for lenders, compare loan terms and rates, and determine the amount of money required for a down payment.
Crop reporting deadline approaches
Don't forget that the crop reporting deadline for spring-planted crops is July 15, and it will be here before you know it.
How to finance a new, small or specialty farm
Microloans were created for new, small or specialty farmers. If you can't get credit elsewhere with reasonable rates and terms, this could be your answer.
Ask FSA Andy about farm loan servicing
The purpose of the FSA Loan Program is to provide funding to producers who can't attain financing from traditional sources of credit.
How should farm business income be divided?
Asset ownership, hours worked and management responsibilities vary across managers, operators and owners of the farm. Learn to divide farm income, fairly.
Choose the best business structure for your farm
The business structure you choose for your farm influences daily operations, how decisions are made and the responsibilities of owners.
3 ways farmers can accept credit cards
New technology for small businesses allows farmers to process payments anywhere sales happen — at the market, on the farm or online.