The Basics of Farm Business Planning (SARE) will introduce you to the fundamentals of creating a written business plan, including what a business plan is, why you need one, and what to expect from the planning process when you are ready to get started.
Many farmers and ranchers choose sustainable farming and ranching as a lifestyle that reflects their values. Farm business planning is critical because it helps you to identify and achieve long-term goals for yourself, your family, your business and your land.
This eight-page publication summarizes the five tasks (or steps) to help you create a written business plan. These tasks are based on SARE’s Building a Sustainable Business, an in-depth workbook that guides readers through the many details of the planning process.
Available on the SARE website as a free pdf or as a printed publication.