Farm Business Planning: Introduction

Introduction

1- Mission and Vision

2- Farm Economics

3- Capital Purchases

4- Operations Planning

5- Marketing

6- Risk Management

7- Transition and Succession

8- Action Planning

Resources

A business plan is a living, dynamic document - not something that sits on your bookshelf once you've finished it!  In this section, you'll learn about the elements of a farm business plan and how it can be used to guide the development and management of your farm business.

• Elements of a Farm Business Plan 
• The Business of Farming (articles from Ranching for Profit)
• Planning for Profit in Sustainable Agriculture (ATTRA)
• Holistic Management: A Whole-Farm Decision Making Framework (ATTRA)
• Business Ownership Structure (ATTRA)