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Resource Review

Farm Business Management for Farmers, NCR 610 (Six-part series)

Author(s): Ken Thomas, University of Minnesota
Review Date: 12 May 2006
Application: Agent and Clientele Material
Format Publication, 60 - 110 pages per publication

Review

This series of publications is designed to help farmers at all stages of their career make better management decisions but has sections that specifically address planning for beginning and exiting a farm business.   The series includes information about steps to take while investigating farming as a career as well as guidelines to follow in planning for retirement from farming.  It addresses both livestock and crop related ventures.  Worksheets and checklists are provided as applicable.

 

The series includes:

  • Part 1, Developing a Longer Strategic Farm Business Plan - NCR-610A
  • Part 2, Managing the Overall Business Plan - NCR-610B
  • Part 3, Managing Production and Marketing Systems - NCR-610C
  • Part 4, Acquiring and Managing Resources for the Farm Business - NCR-610D
  • Part 5, Getting Established in Farming - NCR-610E (reviewed in further detail under Planning for Farm Transfers - Readiness Assessment)
  • Part 6, Planning the Late-career, Retirement-mode Years -NCR-610F (reviewed in further detail under Estate and Retirement Planning - Retirement Readiness)

 

How to Access

Purchase through your local county Extension Office.

Order it through the Midwest Plan Service, Iowa State University, 1.800.562.3618 or order online Farm Business Management for Farmers, NCR 610 (A - F)  

Reviewer

Bob Cropp