Nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. This module will make sure you know what taxes you need to be collecting on which products. Download the Curriculum Download the PowerPoint Sales Module: Sales Basics from Rachel Armstrong on Vimeo. Sales Module: CSA Video from Rachel Armstrong on Vimeo. See All Modules
Business Planning
On-Farm Events
Agritourism is hot! But is your farm zoned for it? This module will cover whether your farm can legally host events and what sort of insurance and policies you should have in place before inviting the public to visit. Download the Curriculum Download the PowerPoint Events Module: Events with Food Video from Rachel Armstrong on […]
Workers and Employees
There are plenty of laws that are only applicable to agricultural labor. This module will make sure you can assemble a checklist of legal issues to explore and paperwork to collect when hiring an employee, write a farm employee handbook and know what volunteer agreements really do. Download the Curriculum Download the PowerPoint Workers and […]
Land Matters: Zoning and Leasing
Whether leasing or buying, farmers need to know the precise nature of the land and the agreement between the parties. This module discusses the legal documents that outline specific aspects of a land use agreement. Download the Curriculum Download the PowerPoint Land Matters Module: Leasing from Rachel Armstrong on Vimeo. Land Matters Module: FSA programs […]
Organizing a Farm Business
Typical farm business entities include the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company (LLC), and cooperative. This module briefly discusses the relevant elements of each business entity, and how to choose what is best for your situation. Download the Curriculum Download the PowerPoint Organizing the Farm Module: Business Entities from Rachel Armstrong on Vimeo. Organizing […]
Mastering the Farmers Market Webinar Series
Highly successful farmers teach how they have turned their market stand into a profitable enterprise. Starring Katie Bishop of PrairiErth Farm (2017 Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service Farmer of the Year) and Paul Dietmann, Senior Lending Officer in the Mission Financing group at Compeer Financial and co-author of the book Fearless Farm Finances: Farm […]
