Selling
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Annotated Budgeting Resource List for Farmers
From Finances & the Future of Growing Food: An Annotated Budgeting Resource List for Farmers.
Introduction #
The Importance of Budgeting & Recordkeeping #
In our contemporary era, there are many elements working against the small farmer. It is a commonly held misconception that one cannot make money by farming organically on a smaller scale, and this simply is not true. With a bit of know-how, it becomes easy to increase the profitability of one’s agricultural business. Budgeting is undoubtedly one of the keys to financial success. Without this means of keeping track of and allocating funds and resources in an efficient manner, it becomes nearly impossible to ensure that all production costs are covered, let alone that a suitable living is earned. Surely, if a farmer is not able to earn a living herself, how is she able to properly pay her workers?
...Calculating production costs & fair pricing
Video workshop from NOFA-NY 2022 Winter Conference on calculating your costs of production and determining fair prices for your products.
CSA Charter
A pact between a farm and a community. A resource and an invitation for customers to connect more deeply with a farm and support it to provide good food and fair livelihoods.
Profitability & Cost of Production
Ellen Polishuk of Plant to Profit explains how to know your costs and price your product accordingly.
Sample Farmer/Buyer Agreement
A sample agreement between a farmer and a buyer that satisfies AJP standards.
Sowing the Seeds of Food Justice
A Guide for Farmers Who Want to Supply Low-Income Communities While Maintaining Financial Sustainability