Farm Safety for Youth

It’s crucial to keep the 1.5 million children under 20 safe on U.S. farms. Utilize this portal to access resources covering on-the-farm safety practices, educational videos on farm safety hazards, ATV safety, farm safety activities for youth, and additional resources.

Hay & Pasture Management

Hay and pasture management can lead to higher yields, prevent soil erosion, improve soil health, increase yield and maintain healthy livestock.

Agritourism

Are you considering agritourism as part of your agricultural operation? Take the time to research and gather information so you can start off on the right foot.

Cattle Industry

Browse topics such as cattle nutrition, breeding, disease prevention, grazing management, marketing, financial management, facilities design, regulatory requirements, and more.

Recordkeeping

Recordkeeping may be one of the most important steps one can take to manage a business. Agricultural operations can be complex, and efficient records can help make sense of it all. With good records, producers find they can make more sound business decisions, are more credit-worthy and experience less unknowns. Producers will need to choose the system that works best for them, or use a combination of systems.

Business Analysis

You’ve worked hard to build your business. You keep good records, actively market your operation, and have a business plan. So what do you do with all of the information? Learn about how to determine your cost of production, how to analyze your cash flow and monitor debt levels.

Funding Opportunities

Depending on your operation, there may be funding opportunities available to assist you. We have compiled resources guiding you to the websites containing grant, cost share and funding programs related to agricultural operations.

Business Organizations

When beginning a business, you must decide what form of business entity to establish. Your form of business determines which income tax return form you have to file. Learn about the most common business organizations.

Farm Transition Planning

How a transition happens could be the difference between a farm continuing successfully, or not continuing at all. That is why farm transition and succession planning is so important, and why we completed an entire video series of experts covering different aspects of transition and succession.

Marketing

Access a guidebook on marketing strategies, which includes stories from farmers and ranchers who use them. Find links to marketing resources covering multiple topics, including wholesale and direct marketing, value-added, and fruit, vegetable and livestock products.