Tips From The Farm's Back Office

TLDR*: We’re celebrating our birthday by helping you take one thing off your plate: your books. Sign up this month and get one month FREE of our financial services (bookkeeping, reporting, and more). No strings attached. It’s Our Birthday, But You Get the Gift Another year, another season. We’re so grateful for our farmers letting us walk alongside you through it. At Good Agriculture, our mission has always been simple: help farmers get clarity on

TLDR*: We get it: running a farm doesn’t leave much room for Instagram captions and Facebook posts. But social media can help you build trust with your customers, stay top of mind, and sell more. These five simple tips will help you stay consistent without spending hours behind a screen. And yes, we can manage it for you. Tip #1: Have a Content Calendar A content calendar is key to staying organized and consistent with

TLDR*: Farming is a rewarding but extremely high-stress job. From unpredictable weather to market changes, the weight of the business can be overwhelming. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want you to know that help is out there. You’re not alone. Below are trusted resources made specifically for farmers and ranchers.   You Deserve Support Farming and ranching can feel isolating. You’re expected to do everything: run the business, manage the land, feed the animals,

TLDR*: Busy season means cash is moving fast. If you’re not watching your accounts closely, late fees and overdraft charges can eat into your hard-earned revenue. A few small shifts can help you stay on top of your finances without needing to spend hours in front of a spreadsheet. When you’re out in the field all day, it’s easy to miss payment deadlines or forget when a bill is auto-drafted. A single overdraft or missed

TLDR*: You may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act requiring all businesses, including farms, to report who owns what. But the rules just changed! U.S.-based businesses no longer have to submit Beneficial Ownership Information, so there’s nothing you need to do. Just one less form to worry about this year! You might’ve heard some chatter about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)… or not? CTA was going to require all businesses, including farms and ranches,

TLDR*: Tax season is here and we’re giving you the rundown on the Schedule F Form. We can also help you pull your finances together so you have the numbers to fill in Schedule F — or prepare for a tax extension if you need more time!    If you’re farming for profit, the IRS wants to know about it. That’s where Schedule F (Form 1040) comes in. This form is used to report farming

TLDR*: The USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) is giving farmers and ranchers up to $250,000 to turn raw products into something more profitable. We’re giving an overview to prepare you to write the grant.  The USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) helps farmers and ranchers turn their raw products into something more profitable—think fruit into jam, wheat into flour, or agritourism ventures. Grants go up to $250,000 and require a 1:1 match. If you’re a small

Learn About Farm Bookkeeping Support TLDR*: You need a bookkeeper who understands your farm’s needs. We offer affordable monthly bookkeeping and financial services for farmers, so they can focus on their farm business.    Running a farm is more than just planting, harvesting, and taking care of livestock. It’s a full-fledged business, and like any business, financial management can make or break you.   The problem? Farming comes with its own set of financial challenges—seasonal