Beginning Farmer Business Planning
Fact Sheets
- Crop SWOT Analysis Template
- Developing a Mission Statement for Your Agricultural Business
- Writing SMART Goals for Your Farm
Videos
Rutgers Cooperative Extension provides simple, straightforward business plan videos, that provide insight and education in developing an agricultural business plan for your farming enterprise.
Why Farms Need an Online Presence
With today's internet savvy customers, having an online presence is essential.
Goals and Objectives
Clearly define what the business is aiming to accomplish by writing out your goals and objectives.
Mission Statement
Why should someone choose your business? Write a mission statement to use as a tool to attract customers to your business.
Executive Summary
Show investors that your farm business concept is unique and possible and get that funding.
Tips
Learn some simple and effective ways to improve your online presence.
Marketing Plan
Develop a detailed plan that describes your products, how and when you will market them and to whom.
Management & Organizational Plan
Use this plan to describe who manages your farm and employee positions and how they contribute to the success of your farm.
Financial Plan
Illustrate your ability to be profitable and repay your investor.
Ownership Structure
Learn about the different types of ownership and legal structures for your business.
Productions and Operations
Use this plan to help you decide what to grow and how to grow it.
SWOT Analysis
Reduce your risk by completing a SWOT analysis of your business.
Cost Accounting
Learn how to calculate profit for your business.
Business Description
Learn how to write a business description for your farm enterprise.