Resource List for Beginning Farmers

Here, you will find a listing of various resources to assist you in exploring and starting an agricultural or horticultural business:

Guides and Relevant Publications – Listing of publications from various organizations that you may find useful in exploring or starting your business.

Marketing Resources – A brief listing of resources to assist you in developing a marketing strategy for your business.  Also, to give you some ideas on various ways to market the products you grow.

Business Planning – A brief listing of resources that are helpful to you to plan and develop a business plan for your business.

Financial Considerations – Resources that can assist you with enterprise budgeting, determining financing needs and other financial decision-making tools.

Land Acquisition and Leasing – Looking for land or need more land to farm?  Here is a listing of some resources that might help you.

Record Keeping Resources – A listing of various resources to help you establish and use a financial (or production) record keeping system for your farm.

State Tax Information – There are tax related regulations that are specific for agricultural and horticultural businesses.  The list here is a start to help you understand sales, real property and income tax regulations specific for an agricultural or horticultural business.

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