Tips From The Farm's Back Office
October 15 Tax Extension Deadline: What Farmers Need to Know
TL;DR: If you filed for a federal tax extension this spring and still haven’t filed your 2025 return, October 15, 2026 is generally the filing deadline. An extension gave you more time to file, not more time to pay. If your farm books are behind, start getting them updated now so your tax professional has accurate numbers to work with. The October 15 Deadline is About Filing If you requested an extension by the April
What Your Farmers Market Dollar Actually Does
What Your Farmers Market Dollar Actually Does “When I started Good Agriculture, of course I started visiting farmers markets regularly and buying from local farmers. My friends and family started telling me how great my cooking had gotten. I hadn’t gotten any better at cooking—I was just buying great ingredients grown with love.” — Alex Edquist If you’ve ever spent a Saturday morning at a farmers market, you know the scene: coolers opening and
Birthday Special: Half-Off Farm Bookkeeping
TLDR: We’re celebrating our birthday with a special for farmers! Sign up for bookkeeping service by August 14th, and get HALF off your first two months. We’ve added in examples below to help you see which bookkeeping tier may fit your farm. Still unsure? Talk with our team, and we’ll help you figure it out. The one-time onboarding fee is not included in the discount. Running a farm already means wearing more hats than
Ag Lending Group + Good Agriculture Partnership Announcement: Helping Farmers and Ranchers Stay Financially Ready
Ag Lending Group and Good Agriculture have partnered to help producers keep their finances organized and financial reports current, so they’re ready when it’s time to apply for financing, purchase land, refinance, or invest in the future of their operations.
From First-Time Farmer to Turmeric Grower: Heather’s Journey with Good Agriculture
From First-Time Farmer to Turmeric Grower: Heather’s Journey with Good Agriculture How Heather Got Started Turmeric Farming Four years ago, Heather Fritz had never farmed before. She was an architectural photographer and drone pilot when she felt led toward farming and eventually landed on growing turmeric in Reynolds, Georgia. “I wanted to grow something medicinal and I was led to turmeric. As a cancer survivor, it felt like a good fit and I
Getting Ahead of the Busy Season
TL;DR: Busy season is coming, and the best thing you can do is get ahead of your books now. Keep receipts organized, know what’s coming in and going out, and stay on top of things each month so nothing piles up. Learn More About Bookkeeping Spring picks up fast. One minute you’re planning, the next you’re in the middle of planting, selling, managing orders, and trying to keep everything moving at once. And bookkeeping? That’s
Cash vs. Accrual
TL;DR: Most farmers use cash accounting for taxes because it’s simpler, but growing farms often use accrual to track true profitability. Here is how to decide which one makes sense for your farm business. There are two main ways to track your farm’s income and expenses: Cash or Accrual. The most common method is cash filing, simply recording money as it hits or leaves your bank account. However, some farms choose accrual to see
Farm Bookkeeping and Tax Tips Webinar Recording
Bookkeeping and taxes are two of the biggest stress points for farmers, especially heading into tax season. In this session, Good Agriculture CEO Alex Edquist explains how to read your financial statements, structure your chart of accounts using Schedule F, track revenue and expenses correctly, and understand depreciation.
Winter Webinar Series: Advanced Farm Bookkeeping Webinar Webinar Recording
Watch the Advanced Farm Bookkeeping webinar recording to learn practical strategies for improving cash flow, budgeting effectively, and making data-driven financial decisions that strengthen your farm’s long-term profitability.