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Farm Management

Running a farming operation takes planning.

We've compiled resources to assist you with your success as you plan, manage and analyze your farm business. 

  • Begin to put business planning thoughts on paper with our Business Plan Snapshot
  • Work through critical sections of a full business plan with the Developing a Business Plan Workbook
  • Review tips and information in out Recordkeeping Resource Guide
  • Organize your farm records with our downloadable Farm Record Book
  • Analyze your business with a SWOT Analysis 

Business Plan Snapshot

Write your thoughts on paper, then work toward a full business plan. The Business Plan Snapshot will assist you in writing down an overview of your business and operation goals. A completed Business Plan Snapshot can be viewed as an outline for a more complete and full business plan.

Download the Business Plan Snapshot

Developing a Business Plan Workbook

A step-by-step guided process takes you through six essential sections of a business plan. Completion of the workbook can lay the foundation for a comprehensive business plan.

Download the Developing a Business Plan Workbook

Recordkeeping

Recordkeeping is a fundamental piece of any operation. It is important to discover which tactics work best for you, so you can stay prepared!

Download the Recordkeeping Resource Guide

 

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Farm Credit Record Book

Recordkeeping is one of the most important tasks in managing a farm business. To assist our customers with this aspect of their business, we've created the Farm Record Book. Hard copies are available at your local branch office, or you can request a digital copy.

Learn more with our Farm Records Excel Video Tutorial

Request Digital Farm Record Book

SWOT Analysis

Evaluate different aspects of your farming operation with the fillable version of the SWOT Analysis.

Download the SWOT Analysis