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You’ve come to the right place to create your farm business plan.
We have helped over 5,000 entrepreneurs and business owners create business plans and many have used them to start or grow their farms.
Below are links to each section of a small farm business plan template. It can be used to create a vegetable farm business plan, fruit farm business plan, agriculture farm business plans or many other types of rural businesses.
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What is a farm business plan.
A farm business plan is a plan to start and/or grow your farm business. Among other things, a good agriculture farm business plan outlines your business concept, identifies your target audience , presents your marketing plan and details your financial projections.
You can easily complete your farm business plan using our Farm Business Plan Template here .
There are many types of farms. Some have commercial farms that produce crops and agricultural products for sale. Others have cooperative farms owned by people who pool their resources together and share profits among themselves. There are also vegetable farms, dairy, micro, organic, poultry, subsistence, or urban farms.
The primary source of revenue for a farm is the sale of its farmed goods such as rice, corn, milk, beef, chicken, depending on the kind of farm a business is.
Some key expenses for a farm are labor expenses, production costs like irrigation, fertilizer, water, and machinery maintenance.
Farm business plans often receive funding from bank loans. Financing is also typically available from grants offered by local and state governments. Personal savings, credit card financing and angel investors are other funding options. This is true for starting any agricultural business.
Starting a farming business can be an exciting endeavor. Having a clear roadmap of the steps to start a business will help you stay focused on your goals and get started faster.
Learn more about how to start a successful farm business and agribusiness planning:
You can download our free farm business plan template PDF here . This is a good farm business plan template you can use in PDF format.
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Farm Business Plan gives an overview of the company, including corporation history, owner backgrounds, creations and more. Use this template to quickly develop your farm company plan.
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[Sender.FirstName] [Sender.LastName]
[Sender.Title]
[Sender.Phone]
[Sender.Email]
[Sender.Company] is owned and operated by [Sender.FirstName] [Sender.LastName] .
[Sender.Company] produces and sells (product types, e.g., produce, pastured animals, herbs, etc.), and we also provide on-farm services including (service types, e.g., apple picking, events, produce stand, etc.).
The target audience for [Sender.Company] 's product will be local consumers and businesses whom we will target directly. To market to this audience, we plan to take advantage of public picking events, farmers' markets, and a roadside farm stand.
[Sender.Company] plans to turn our XX acres of farmland into a sustainable source of crops, pastured animals, and pollinators. We plan to use regenerative farming practices as much as possible and understand what management techniques work best for our acreage.
Additionally, we will have a large greenhouse and use season extension techniques to get more value out of our farmland.
To build a locally well-known brand and eventually expand our presence across the state.
To sell enough of our product to generate a positive cash flow, support the farm owners and staff, and pay back capital plus 15% interest to our investors.
To preserve and enhance our farmland so that it remains sustainable and we can continue to share the fruits of the land with others.
Follow a thorough 3-year business plan and reassess every year to ensure we remain on track.
Seek funding from our network of contacts and outside funders for start-up costs.
Execute a creative marketing plan that introduces our brand to our target market.
Business address and contact.
[Sender.StreetAddress] , [Sender.City] , [Sender.State] [Sender.PostalCode]
[Sender.FirstName] [Sender.LastName] : [Sender.Phone] , [Sender.Email]
(Owner.FirstName) (Owner.LastName)
Qualifications/Experience
(number) years of experience as a farm hand at (farm name), plus an additional 5 years of experience as the farm manager
(Education)
(Operator.FirstName) (Operator.LastName)
(Experience)
[Sender.Company] is a sole proprietorship.
Our property is zoned for farm use, and we plan to use the land as follows:
X acres for pastured animals
X acres for produce
X acres for agritourism activities and events
Greenhouse and propagation supplies
Farm stand (planned for 20XX)
The demand for locally raised animals and grown produce is climbing at a rate of XX% per year and is expected to reach a total value of $XX billion by 20XX.
Consumer demand for free-range, pasture-raised animals is evidenced by farms like (name competitors) which have grown into valuations of (approximate company values) , respectively.
[Sender.Company] is a licensed business in the State of [Sender.State] as of the year 20XX. We are in the process of applying for all of the necessary permits for constructing the farm stand, expanding the barn, and hosting on-site visitors to the farm.
Product/service.
Services Include:
Pasture-raised animals
Produce cultivation
Public apple picking
Public hay maze
Special event packages
Customer communications.
[Sender.Company] will communicate with its customers by:
Interacting with customers in-person via farmers markets, the farm stand, and through the leveraging of networking events.
Building an active social media presence on Instagram and TikTok.
Advertising agritourism activities like apple picking, hay mazes, farm trails, and other events.
Creating SEO-friendly blog posts on the company website to increase online presence.
Establishing listings with the local tourism board and activity guides.
[Sender.Company] 's product will be sold primarily in the (region) . The farm is located on a road with extensive car traffic, so we plan to build a farm stand on the property to capture attention and drive sales.
We also plan to build a social media presence and leverage local advertising to drive awareness of our brand. We will also attend farmers' markets within the region to meet customers face-to-face and build relationships.
Year One: 20XX
Create a legal business entity
Apply for necessary licenses and permits.
Finalize farm layout.
Procure additional equipment.
Establish social media profiles.
Build a small farm stand.
Attend farmer's markets.
Year Two: 20XX
(List goals for year two)
Year Three: 20XX
Year Four: 20XX
Year Five: 20XX
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Farm Business Planning is key to beginning farmer success.
It helps beginning farmers :
On this page, we compiled free farm business planning resources to help you understand what a formal business plan is, and how to start planning your farm business. Sections include:
Enterprise budget resources are included on the farm business planning page because such tools are usually essential in helping you to develop your business plan.
Planning your farm business involves more than is outlined on this page alone. You’ll probably also be interested in funding (loans/grants) , farm incorporation , and risk management . Our starting a farm page is worth visiting first. Also, you might find the following article helpful, because it touches on many farm business planning topics: Farm Products, What to Charge: Marketing, Price, Calculating Costs, Strategy and Much More .
1. Developing a Farm Business Plan
A business plan is a decision making tool that takes the form of a formal document. It states your business goals, why you think you can achieve them, and lays out your plan for doing so. Farm business planning is also a process, not an end product. A business plan is a work in progress, which farm business owners or operators will want to revisit regularly.
Planning and Funding Your Farm Business from the Cornell University Small Farms Project has lots of important and useful farm business planning resources.
Rural Businesses is a web and print publication from the Minnesota institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA).
Building a Business Plan for Your Farm: Important First Steps is a 20 page farm business planning publication that discusses the initial steps to help you move toward writing a formal business plan.
The Center for Agroecology has a Small Farm Business Planning publication that goes over many of the basics in a step by step format.
Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses is a farm business planning publication available from SARE.
Do I need a Business Plan for my Farm? is a web resource from the New England Small Farm Institute. It’s a great place to get started.
AgPlan from the University of Minnesota helps rural business owners develop a business plan for free, while also offering sample business plans for ideas, and a way to print or download your plan.
Developing a Farm Business Plan includes several helpful resources from the USDA National Agricultural Library’s Rural Information Center.
Organic Farm Business Planning Page from North Carolina State University features a number of publications and links related to financial planing for organic farmers.
Agricultural Business Planning Templates and Resources is an ATTRA publication most relevant to smaller-scale or alternative agricultural entrepreneurs.
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Resources offers comprehensive resources on Bookkeeping and Other Basics ; Cash Flow Budgeting and Managing Debt ; Small Farm and Ranch Income Taxes , and more.
Purdue University’s Center for Food and Agricultural Business has educational resources to explore, such as the New Ventures in Food and Agriculture in Indiana , which offers business planning assistance.
Purdue University Cooperative Extension offers strategic farm business planning tools for commercial farm producers.
Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences has many Business Planning tools and information. Penn State Cooperative Extension has a Developing a Business Plan page. Penn State also has a Farm Business Plan Template that allows you to plug in your information and create a basic business plan.
The U.S. Small Business Administration works with local partners to counsel, mentor and train small businesses. It is worth getting to know their programs and connect with your local office.
The Martindale Center Reference Desk has an extensive compilation of links to calculators, applets, spreadsheets, courses, manuals, handbooks, simulations, animations, videos and more. Martindale’s Agriculture Center can be of great use to farmers making business plans.
2. Enterprise Budgets
Enterprise budgets project costs and returns for a particular farm production practice. You can use enterprise budgets to make smart business management decisions, and to help you develop a viable business plan.
Enterprise Budgeting Tools of all sorts from the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, including organic crop budgeting tools, many vegetable budgeting tools, the crop conversion tool for side-by-side crop comparisons, specialty crop and livestock budgets, hydroponics budgets, wind calculators, composting calculators, manure calculators, distillers grain budgets, biomass calculators and specialty foods calculators.
Introduction to Farm Planning Budgets for New and Beginning Farmers (Virginia Tech)
Importance and Use of Enterprise Budgets in Agriculture (University of Nevada)
Enterprise Budgeting (Kerr Center)
Organic Specific Enterprise Budgets
More Enterprise Budget Pages and Information
If you want to start a successful farm or expand your current farming business, you need a business plan.
Fortunately, you’re in the right place. Our team has helped develop over 100,000 business plans over the past 20 years, including thousands of farm business plans.
The following farm business plan template and example gives you the key elements you must include in your plan. In our experience speaking with lenders and investors, the template is organized in the precise format they want.
You can download our Farm Business Plan Template (including a full, customizable financial model) to your computer here.
I. executive summary, business overview.
[Company Name], located at [insert location here] is a new, 500 acre organic dairy, beef, and wheat farm providing food products to regional distributors. [Company Name] is headed by [Founder’s Name], an experienced farm manager.
[Company Name]will sell high-quality beef cuts, wheat by the bushel, and whole milk. The products will be certified organic as growth hormones, fertilizers and pesticides will not be used in production.
Customer Focus
[Company Name] will primarily serve regional distributors of dairy, beef, and wheat products. Some products may be sold directly to manufacturers in the local area for the production of other products from these ingredients.
These businesses typically gross $5 million to $50 million in annual revenues and source their supplies from farms within a 100 mile radius of their facilities.
Distributors and manufacturers of food products in the region see growth in interest in organic products and are in need of organic ingredients for suppliers. Consumers show increased demand for these organic products at stores.
Management Team
[Company Name]’s most valuable asset is the expertise and experience of its founder, [Founder’s Name]. [First name] has been a farm operations manager for the past 15 years. He has spent much of his career working with Blue Ridge Farms, where he oversaw dairy, meat, and grain production.
[Company name] will also employ an experienced salesmanager to sell to distributors and manufacturers. This will be a skilled salesperson trained in farm sales by [Founder’s Name]. An assistant manager will manage day-to-day operations of the farm.
[Company Name] is uniquely qualified to succeed due to the following reasons:
[Company Name] is seeking a total funding of $683,200 of debt capital to open its farm. The capital will be used for funding capital expenditures and location build-out, hiring initial employees, marketing expenses and working capital.
Specifically, these funds will be used as follows:
Financial Summary | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
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Revenue | $298,947 | $332,212 | $368,689 | $405,491 | $445,762 |
Total Expenses | $282,316 | $274,810 | $295,944 | $308,335 | $320,390 |
EBITDA | $16,631 | $57,402 | $72,745 | $97,156 | $125,372 |
Depreciation | $41,000 | $41,000 | $41,000 | $41,000 | $41,000 |
EBIT | ($24,369) | $16,402 | $31,745 | $56,156 | $84,372 |
Interest | $27,328 | $23,912 | $20,496 | $17,080 | $13,664 |
PreTax Income | ($51,697) | ($7,510) | $11,249 | $39,076 | $70,708 |
Income Tax Expense | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,639 |
Net Income | ($51,697) | ($7,510) | $11,249 | $39,076 | $49,069 |
Net Profit Margin | - | - | 3% | 10% | 11% |
You can download our Farm Business Plan Template (including a full, customizable financial model) to your computer here.
[Company Name], located at [insert location here] is a new 500 acredairy, beef, and wheat farm providing food products to regional distributors. [Company Name] is headed by [Founder’s Name], an experienced farm manager. 300 acres of its land will be devoted to growing wheat and the remainder will be for dairy, beef, and office facilities.
While [Founder’s Name] has been in the farming business for some time, it was in [month, year] that he decided to launch [Company Name]. Specifically, during this time, [Founder] met with a former friend and fellow independent organic farm owner in South Dakota who has had tremendous success. After discussing the business at length, [Founder’s Name] clearly understood that a similar farm would enjoy significant success in his hometown.
Specifically, the customer demographics and competitive situations in the South Dakota area of his friend and in his hometown were so similar that he knew the business would work. After surveying the local market, [Founder’s name] went ahead and founded [Company Name].
Upon returning from South Dakota, surveying the local customer base, and finding potential land to start the farm, [Founder’s Name] incorporated [Company Name] as an S-Corporation on [date of incorporation].
The business is currently being run out of [Founder’s Name] home office, but once the land is purchased and [Company Name]’s facilities are finalized, all operations will be run from there.
Since incorporation, the Company has achieved the following milestones:
[Founder’s Name] will be able to provide customers with the following products:
The American commercial farming industry continues to be subsidized by the government to bolster low food prices. This is a volatile and difficult industry in the United States, with small and medium-sized farms increasingly being bought by large farms or struggling to survive on their own.
However, for organic foods, trends are positive. Organic foods sales are projected to increase 18% per year over the next three years and were estimated at $23 billion last year, according to the Organic Trade Association Market Survey. This sector is said to represent 3% of overall food and beverage sales. Global demand for organic foods increases by over $5 billion per year.
The farming industry includes multiple segments including poultry meat, beef, dairy, grain crops, vegetables, fruits, and more. Many businesses focus on only one specific segment, while some produce multiple types of crops in order to hedge against price changes in any one segment.
Recently, Horizon, the largest US organic food brand, dropped the term “organic” from its dairy products choosing instead to use the term “natural”. Critics noted that the term “natural” has no regulatory meaning and shows Horizon’s attempt to lower the cost of production by not meeting the requirements for the organic label. This shows a concern in the market about the meaning behind labels and highlights the importance of regulation to create common definitions.
Organic.org published the following list of reasons to support organic foods and beverages:
Trends in the industry include the following:
Demographic profile of target market.
[Company Name]will primarily serve regional distributors of dairy, beef, and wheat products. Some products may be sold directly to manufacturers in the local area for the production of other products from these ingredients.
These businesses typically gross from $5 million to $50 million in annual revenues and source their supplies from within a 100 mile radius of their facilities.
The Company will primarily target the following two customer segments:
Direct & indirect competitors.
The following twoorganic farms operate within a 100 mileradius of [Company Name]. These, and other smaller organic farms like them, are the direct competitors of the business. Indirect competitors include non-organic dairy, beef, and grain farms.
Nature’s Bounty Farm
Nature’s Bounty Farm is a five-year old farm which produces vegetables and grains for organic distributors. They operate a 1000 acre farm, producing a high volume of goods.
However, Nature’s Bounty Farm does not offer organic dairy and meat, which are up-and-coming products.
Thompson Organics
Thompson Organics is a small, 300 acre, ten-year old farm which produces organic grains and bakes organic breads. They sell all of their products at farmer’s markets and directly at retail stores. This distribution strategy requires Thompson to have skilled customer service and sales employees, as well as facilities for baking and packaging.
Because Thompson avoids selling through to distributors, its brand is known directly by consumers who look for organic foods and it can command a premium. However, they, like Nature’s Bounty Farm, do not offer organic dairy and meat. They also have a high cost structure because of their small scale and operations.
[Company Name] enjoys several advantages over its competitors. These advantages include:
[Company Name] will use several strategies to promote its name and develop its brand. By using an integrated marketing strategy, [Company Name] will win customers and develop consistent revenue streams.
The [Company name] brand will focus on the Company’s unique value proposition:
Targeted Cold Calls
[Company Name] will initially invest significant time and energy into contacting potential customers via telephone and then by visiting their facilities. In order to improve the effectiveness of this phase of the marketing strategy, a highly-focused call list will be used; targeting distributors and manufacturers with an expressed interest in organic products. As this is a very time-consuming process, it will primarily be used during the startup phase to build an initial customer base.
Industry Events
By attending regional farming conferences, association meetings, and symposia, [Company Name] will network with industry leaders, and seek referrals to potential customers. [Founder’s Name] will often attend with the company sales manager, but both may attend separately in the future as they gain experience in this networking.
[Company Name] will invest resources in two forms of geographically-focused internet promotion—organic search engine optimization and pay-per-click advertising. The Company will develop its website in such a manner as to direct as much traffic from search engines as possible. Additionally, it will use highly-focused, specific keywords to draw traffic to its website, where potential clients will find a content-rich site that presents [Company Name] as the trustworthy, high quality producer of organic foods that it is.
[Company Name]’s pricing will be competitive compared with Nature’s Bounty Farm. Pricing will be about 50% lower than retail prices to allow for wholesalers and retailers to earn their margins.
[Company Name] will carry out its sales operations through phone calls and visits to customer offices. The sales manager will increasingly direct sales activities, although [Founder’s Name] will be heavily involved at first.
The assistant manager will run the day-to-day operations of the farm, including scheduling and assigning the work of farm hands, sourcing and purchasing supplies and basic equipment, keeping the company’s books, maintaining legal licenses, handling insurance and insuring that the company meets government regulations. He will contact specialists for equipment repairs when needed and veterinarians to care for the cows when they require medical attention.
Field work by the farm hands will be from sunrise to sunset, with indoor work during the hottest parts of the day and after dark. Field work will include preparing fields for planting, the planting process, tending to planted fields, harvesting, and packaging grain into bushels. Work with the cows will include feeding, taking them in and out of the pasture, and running the milking equipment. It will also include slaughtering and dressing the cows for beef when directed.
[Company Name]’s long term goal is to become the highest quality farmer in the [city] area. We seek to do this by ensuring customer satisfaction and developing a loyal and successful clientele.
The following are a series of steps that will lead to this long-term success. [Company Name] expects to achieve the following milestones in the following [xyz] months:
Date | Milestone |
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[Date 1] | Close on purchase of land |
[Date 2] | Design and build out [Company Name] farm buildings |
[Date 3] | Hire and train initial staff |
[Date 4] | Kickoff of promotional campaign with targeted cold calls |
[Date 5] | Produce first harvest |
[Date 6] | Reach break-even |
[First name] is intimately familiar with the operations requirements for a farm producing the same products as [Company Name]. He has received organic training certification to become an organic food producer.
[Company name] will also employ an assistant manager to manage operations. This will be an experienced operations manager who will be trained in farm operations by [Founder’s Name]. Furthermore, a sales manager will be hired to focus on marketing, sales, and customer service to distributors as manufacturers for [Company Name] products. These two individualswill either have undergraduate business degrees or years of relevant operations or sales experience.
In order to launch the business we will also hire the following additional employee:
The hiring process will be managed by the assistant manager who will be directly responsible for the farm hand, with oversight and approval by [Founder’s Name]. This individual must be in top physical condition, have experience in physical labor, and have great mechanical facility and care for the quality of his work and products.
The assistant manager and [Founder’s Name] will provide back-up support for the farm hand in the busiest times and when he is out sick or on vacation.
Revenue & pricing.
[Company Name]’s revenues will come primarily fromsale in three product areas.
Revenue Stream | Current Price | % of Revenue |
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Milk | $2 / gallon | 68% |
Beef | $1 / pound | 8% |
Grain | $6 / bushel | 24% |
The price of beef is only an average per cow, and individual cuts are sold at market rates depending on the quality of the cut of meat.
Prices are expected to fluctuate with market volatility on the rise, although they are expected to rise consistently, on average.
As with most services, labor expenses are the key cost drivers. The staff of four will earn competitive salaries allowing [Company Name] to hireexperienced workers. Furthermore, the costs of the mortgage and its interest for the land will be significant.
The major cost drivers for the company’s operation will consist of:
The following table reflects the key revenue and cost assumptions made in the financial model.
Acreage for Crops | 300 |
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Number of customers per month | |
FY1 | 50 |
FY2 | 75 |
FY3 | 100 |
FY4 | 125 |
FY5 | 150 |
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | ||
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Revenues | ||||||
Product/Service A | $151,200 | $333,396 | $367,569 | $405,245 | $446,783 | |
Product/Service B | $100,800 | $222,264 | $245,046 | $270,163 | $297,855 | |
Total Revenues | $252,000 | $555,660 | $612,615 | $675,408 | $744,638 | |
Expenses & Costs | ||||||
Cost of goods sold | $57,960 | $122,245 | $122,523 | $128,328 | $134,035 | |
Lease | $60,000 | $61,500 | $63,038 | $64,613 | $66,229 | |
Marketing | $20,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | |
Salaries | $133,890 | $204,030 | $224,943 | $236,190 | $248,000 | |
Other Expenses | $3,500 | $4,000 | $4,500 | $5,000 | $5,500 | |
Total Expenses & Costs | $271,850 | $412,775 | $435,504 | $454,131 | $473,263 | |
EBITDA | ($19,850) | $142,885 | $177,112 | $221,277 | $271,374 | |
Depreciation | $36,960 | $36,960 | $36,960 | $36,960 | $36,960 | |
EBIT | ($56,810) | $105,925 | $140,152 | $184,317 | $234,414 | |
Interest | $23,621 | $20,668 | $17,716 | $14,763 | $11,810 | |
PRETAX INCOME | ($80,431) | $85,257 | $122,436 | $169,554 | $222,604 | |
Net Operating Loss | ($80,431) | ($80,431) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Income Tax Expense | $0 | $1,689 | $42,853 | $59,344 | $77,911 | |
NET INCOME | ($80,431) | $83,568 | $79,583 | $110,210 | $144,693 | |
Net Profit Margin (%) | - | 15.00% | 13.00% | 16.30% | 19.40% |
5 Year Annual Balance Sheet
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | ||
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ASSETS | ||||||
Cash | $16,710 | $90,188 | $158,957 | $258,570 | $392,389 | |
Accounts receivable | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Inventory | $21,000 | $23,153 | $25,526 | $28,142 | $31,027 | |
Total Current Assets | $37,710 | $113,340 | $184,482 | $286,712 | $423,416 | |
Fixed assets | $246,450 | $246,450 | $246,450 | $246,450 | $246,450 | |
Depreciation | $36,960 | $73,920 | $110,880 | $147,840 | $184,800 | |
Net fixed assets | $209,490 | $172,530 | $135,570 | $98,610 | $61,650 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | $247,200 | $285,870 | $320,052 | $385,322 | $485,066 | |
LIABILITIES & EQUITY | ||||||
Debt | $317,971 | $272,546 | $227,122 | $181,698 | $136,273 | |
Accounts payable | $9,660 | $10,187 | $10,210 | $10,694 | $11,170 | |
Total Liabilities | $327,631 | $282,733 | $237,332 | $192,391 | $147,443 | |
Share Capital | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Retained earnings | ($80,431) | $3,137 | $82,720 | $192,930 | $337,623 | |
Total Equity | ($80,431) | $3,137 | $82,720 | $192,930 | $337,623 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY | $247,200 | $285,870 | $320,052 | $385,322 | $485,066 |
5 Year Annual Cash Flow Statement
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS | |||||
Net Income (Loss) | ($80,431) | $83,568 | $79,583 | $110,210 | $144,693 |
Change in working capital | ($11,340) | ($1,625) | ($2,350) | ($2,133) | ($2,409) |
Depreciation | $36,960 | $36,960 | $36,960 | $36,960 | $36,960 |
Net Cash Flow from Operations | ($54,811) | $118,902 | $114,193 | $145,037 | $179,244 |
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENTS | |||||
Investment | ($246,450) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Net Cash Flow from Investments | ($246,450) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING | |||||
Cash from equity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cash from debt | $317,971 | ($45,424) | ($45,424) | ($45,424) | ($45,424) |
Net Cash Flow from Financing | $317,971 | ($45,424) | ($45,424) | ($45,424) | ($45,424) |
SUMMARY | |||||
Net Cash Flow | $16,710 | $73,478 | $68,769 | $99,613 | $133,819 |
Cash at Beginning of Period | $0 | $16,710 | $90,188 | $158,957 | $258,570 |
Cash at End of Period | $16,710 | $90,188 | $158,957 | $258,570 | $392,389 |
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Most entrepreneurs are terrified of planning. But this can be a different scenario for you. A farming business can be more successful if you will develop a farm business plan . Not only will you set the steps that you need to follow to achieve your goals, but you can also become more prepared with the risks. More so, your strategic plans will help you develop a mission statement that will guide you through. So, are you ready for this? Below,we provide you a farm business plan examples that you can look into as a guide.
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A farm business plan is an excellent organizational and business material that you can use for a variety of purposes. All you must do is to be familiar with business plan guidelines and the basics of farm business management so you can already identify the specific business plan document that you need.
Have you ever been to a hotel where you can see each process’s organization from the welcoming of guests up to their check-out procedures? One of the planning documents that provide a contribution to that organization is a hotel operational business plan . This can be compared to the usage of a farm business plan if you want to ensure that the operations of your farm business are laid out properly. According to a gathered analysis published by Noble Research Institute, the advantages of a farm business plan includes an easy application to loans. It can also promote solidarity within the farm business’s stakeholders. This is relatively substantial, especially for every small business in the agricultural industry.
Creating your farm business plan can be easier if you will refer to helpful agriculture business plan examples. But aside from the items mentioned above, there are still some items that can make it more efficient for you to develop an outstanding, complete, and organized farm business plan . Some of these tips and guidelines are all listed below.
To begin with, always start by visualizing your ideas. After that, you can now proceed with outlining your goals and objectives. Remember to make it as realistic as possible. Come up with measurable and obtainable plans. This should include proposals , marketing , and budget . Truly, there is no easy business. So, plan long-term, and everything else will follow.
Next, you have to learn how to write an executive summary for your business plan. Especially for farm business startups, an executive summary is one of the parts of the farm business plan that will be first seen by your target audience. Make it as appealing and as presentable as possible so you can already get positive responses and impressions. But remember, don’t make it too long and invite confusion from readers. Make it precise as much as possible.
What could be the necessary steps to do in achieving your goals? Here, you have to outline your action plans . It should be relevant to your objectives. Therefore, they must align. You can also set a schedule to follow. This helps you cope with your daily tasks while keeping it on time. Another thing to remember is to make it attainable for everyone in the organization.
make sure that your farm business plan can present your business values. It should be a reflection of your identity, brand, mission statement , and image as a business. These characteristics can set you apart from your competition. It can promote memory retention, which is an excellent way for you to remain relevant and memorable in the marketplace where the farm business belongs.
Don’t propose it right away. But make sure that you check your content from the cover page down to the last pages. Is your budget for the business plan considerable? Can your members achieve success in no time? It is essential to check it first before using it for actual scenarios. This helps you come up with an excellent report later on.
How much is a typical business plan.
The price of a business plan depends on the agency that creates it. But in most cases, it reaches up to $15,000 for a complete plan.
A business plan is a necessity if you take a look at the bigger picture when it comes to finances and projects. This helps you accomplish more than what you imagine for your business.
Among the various elements of a business plan, the executive summary and market analysis are standard.
Again, feeling overwhelmed with everything that you need to consider when developing a farm business plan is normal. However, you should make sure that you will not be carried away so you can focus on the items that can help you give the farm business a boost in productivity, efficiency, sales, visibility, and leads. Be mindful of how you will develop farm planning strategies. Also, see how an effective one can improve your farm business’s overall operations . So, get ready with your document and follow the list of steps above.
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Writing a farming business plan is a crucial step toward the success of your business. Here are the key steps to consider when writing a business plan:
An executive summary is the first section of the business plan intended to provide an overview of the whole business plan. Generally, it is written after the entire business plan is ready. Here are some components to add to your summary:
Ensure you keep your executive summary concise and clear, use simple language, and avoid jargon.
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Depending on what details of your business are important, you’ll need different elements in your business overview. Still, there are some foundational elements like business name, legal structure, location, history, and mission statement that every business overview should include:
This section should provide an in-depth understanding of your farming business. Also, the business overview section should be engaging and precise.
Market analysis provides a clear understanding of the market in which your farming business will run along with the target market, competitors, and growth opportunities. Your market analysis should contain the following essential components:
Some additional tips for writing the market analysis section of your business plan:
The product and services section of an agriculture business plan should describe the specific services and products that will be offered to customers. To write this section should include the following:
Overall, the product and services section of a business plan should be detailed, informative, and customer-focused. By providing a clear and compelling description of your offerings, you can help potential investors and readers understand the value of your business.
When writing the operations plan section, it’s important to consider the various aspects of your business operations. Here are the components to include in an operations plan:
By including these key elements in your operations plan section, you can create a comprehensive plan that outlines how you will run your farming business.
The management team section provides an overview of the individuals responsible for running the farming business. This section should provide a detailed description of the experience and qualifications of each manager, as well as their responsibilities and roles.
Describe your company’s key personnel and highlight why your business has the fittest team.
When writing the financial plan section of a business plan, it’s important to provide a comprehensive overview of your financial projections for the first few years of your business.
Remember to be realistic with your financial projections, and to provide supporting evidence for all of your estimates.
When writing the appendix section, you should include any additional information that supports the main content of your plan. This may include financial statements, market research data, legal documents, and other relevant information.
Remember, the appendix section of your farming business should only include relevant and important information that supports the main content of your plan.
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Frequently asked questions, why do you need a farming business plan.
A business plan is an essential tool for anyone looking to start or run a successful farming business. It helps to get clarity in your business, secures funding, and identifies potential challenges while starting and growing your farming business.
Overall, a well-written plan can help you make informed decisions, which can contribute to the long-term success of your farming business.
There are several ways to get funding for your agriculture business, but one of the most efficient and speedy funding options is self-funding. Other options for funding are!
Apart from all these options, there are small business grants available, check for the same in your location and you can apply for it.
There are many business plan writers available, but no one knows your business and idea better than you, so we recommend you write your farming business plan and outline your vision as you have in your mind.
A lot of research is necessary for writing a business plan, but you can write your plan most efficiently with the help of any farming business plan example and edit it as per your need. You can also quickly finish your plan in just a few hours or less with the help of our business plan software.
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Writing a farm business plan can be a tool for you to plan your farming business. It can also be a requirement of securing grants and loans for your farm business. The process of writing a farm business plan may seem overwhelming and intimidating at first, but if you break it down into its component steps, it becomes much more manageable.
A business plan is a roadmap for your small farm . It is both process and product. During the writing of a farm business plan, you'll develop an overall vision and mission for your business. You will think about your short- and long-term goals. You'll define the steps needed to achieve those goals. You'll set the direction for your business to develop over the next five years.
If you're already an established business, your new business plan will show where you're going next. A good business plan should be:
Your farm’s mission statement is your overarching purpose for your business:
This is beyond “make money.” This mission statement is based on your values and your core identity as a small farm.
The goals in your business plan are the specific, measurable “things” you will achieve with your small farm. Short-term goals are defined as those that you will complete within one year. Long-term goals are those that take longer than one year to complete.
SMART Goals are:
In this section of your business plan, take inventory of what you have right now:
This is where your business plan gets to looking forward. You are going to formulate your farm strategy from now into the next five years or so.
In the next part of your farm business plan, you develop and outline a marketing strategy for your products and services. This can build on the research you did in the previous step. For each product, include the price, placement, and promotion ideas. Consider how you will convey real and perceived value to your customers.
This part of your business plan details your farm business’ structure. Everyone who is involved in the management of the business should be listed here. External resources are listed here as well.
In this section, you will need to detail the financial aspect of your farming operation. List your current finances in detail, including all income and operating expenses. Referring to your new strategy, you will forecast what is needed for future growth and to meet the goals you have outlined in terms of capital. Include what your future operating expenses will be.
Writing a farm business plan is a big project. Don’t let that put you off. Your plan can be as simple as it needs to be for right now. Begin with your mission statement and goals. Do your homework by analyzing markets and researching competitors and trends. Have fun brainstorming alternative strategies and let them marinate a while. Take it one step at a time.
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For many beginning farmers, writing a business plan can seem like a chore, a necessary evil, or at worse, an insurmountable challenge that always falls to the bottom of the to-do list. For the lucky few, business planning is interesting, motivating, and fun. Before we get into the nuts and bolts of how to write a business plan, consider why farmers need them—who are the potential audiences and why they are so important? We’ll also break down the components of a business plan into manageable bites, offer the best resources and examples we know of, and show you how writing a business plan is a creative act, akin to designing and building your farm. First things first, why is it so important for farmers to write business plans?
Convincing your Funders: Any person or entity who loans or gives a business money will want to see a business plan. Farms are no exception. These include banks, credit unions, the Farm Service Agency, and private entities. Most lenders require it, and will scrutinize business plans to see that farmers have considered potential risks, assessed their competition, understand their assets, products and human resources inside out, and developed a solid marketing plan.
Creating a Roadmap: Once farmers hit the ground, a solid business plan becomes invaluable. Whether the farm is run by an individual, a family, or a partnership, front loading planning and research will make for a smoother transition into running the business. Remember that business plans are working documents. Nothing written is set in stone. In fact, being nimble and responsive to internal and external changes makes farm businesses more successful.
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Executive summary executive summary is a brief introduction to your business plan. it describes your business, the problem that it solves, your target market, and financial highlights.">, opportunity.
The health and vitamin industry is growing at a very quick pace. Customers want to have natural and plant alternatives to medication. They are starting to believe the body is a temple. They don’t want to pollute with chemicals. The industry needs botanical plants that are ready to process as well as give to nurseries for the “do it yourselfers”.
Botanical Bounty is working hard to become a leading producer of botanical plants for the natural supplement industry as well as plant nurseries.
Botanical Bounty has three distinct customers: supplement companies, processors of botanicals for supplement companies, and nurseries that resell the plants.
The first two customers purchase the plants for use in their products which they ultimately sell to the end consumer.
The market for natural supplements is quite exciting. Surveys show that over 158 million consumers (over 55% of U.S. population) use dietary supplements. An estimated 115.3 million consumers buy vitamins and minerals for themselves, and 55.8 million purchase them for other members of their family, including children. Consumer surveys consistently find that nearly half of all Americans now use herbs – a statistic that is particularly remarkable when we realize that today’s herbal products industry is just over a quarter century old.`
Competition takes two forms, farms similar in size and production capacity to Botanical Bounty and megafarms. The similarly sized farms range in size from 5-30 acres. The number of different herbs grown varies from a handful to upwards of 50. The choice of plants grown is based on owner preference as well as location and the ability of the local growing conditions to support the different plants.
It is Botanical Bounty’s mission to become the leading provider of botanical perennials to the health/vitamin industry. This will be accomplished by providing quality plants at fair prices while exceeding customer’s expectations.
To finance our growth and full-time production, we need to purchase $35,000 worth of new equipment as long-term assets taking that total up to $53,800. To that end, we are seeking a $100,000 10-year loan. Sales forecasts conservatively indicate that $190,000 revenue will be generated in year two, rising to over 400,000 by year 4.
Financing needed.
We need to have a $100,000 10 year loan. We will use our $35,000 of cash from our current operations.
Problem worth solving.
There is a growing trend towards plant cures to common diseases or health issues.Consumers care about getting a natural supplement to make them feel better and take care of their body. Because of this the natural market has grown exponentially in the last few years. The market needs high quality botanicals to keep up with demand.
Botanical Bounty has identified three keys that will be instrumental in their success. The first is the implementation of strict financial controls. By having the proper controls, production efficiency will be maximized. The second key will be the never ending pursuit for the industry’s highest concentration levels of botanical ingredients in each plant. The third key is the recognition and implementation of the philosophy that 100% customer satisfaction is required to ensure a profitable business. Profits are a by product of satisfying customers, not the other way around.
Market size & segments.
Botanical Bounty has identified three different target market segments:
Supplement Companies This customer group manufactures botanical supplements for their own label products. The companies purchase the plants and extract the active ingredients and transform them into sellable products for their own brand. There are a handful of large companies that operate in this market space. Ten years ago there were many different ones but through consolidation the industry has grown in size but decreased in the number of different players.
Processors These customers purchase the the plants, extract the botanicals and either sell the concentrated botanicals to the end producers or they themselves produce the supplement and sell the final product to other companies for their private label products. In essence they are the subcontractor for the supplement companies. These companies therefore are one layer within the manufacturing system and do not sell to the end consumer. They act as a supplier/processor for the retail brands.
Other Nurseries/Garden Centers This customer group purchases the plants which they in turn sell at retail to the individual end consumer. The typical consumer is a health conscious individual who is interested in either extracting the botanical from the plant immediately or growing the plant in their own garden for future use.
As mentioned previously, competition takes two forms, farms similar in size and production capacity to Botanical Bounty and megafarms. The similarly sized farms range in size from 5-30 acres. The number of different herbs grown varies from a handful to upwards of 50. The choice of plants grown is based on owner preference as well as location and the ability of the local growing conditions to support the different plants.
On the other end of spectrum is the megafarm. These farms have a similar range of species cultivated, however they differ greatly in production capacity. These farms are huge, typically not less than 100 acres, peaking at 300 acres. These growers however are few number.
The buying patterns of the different customers are typically based on these variables:
Botanical Bounty has a dual competitive edge:
Healthy Plants The healthier the plant, the faster it will grow, the more botanicals that can be extracted from it. This means an increase in production efficiency due to a larger percentage of plants that are sellable. Other characteristics of healthy plants which are important on the production side is: lower pest counts, more established root structures, and high biomass.
High Concentration of Active Botanicals This is beneficial to the purchaser because they are buying the plants precisely for the active botanicals. High concentration levels are valuable to Botanical Bounty because they increase the amount of botanicals produced per plant or per acre, increasing the production capacity of a given amount of land, thereby increasing their return on investment and increasing the attractiveness of Botanical Bounty’s plants relative to the competition.
Our keys to success are:
Marketing plan.
Botanical Bounty’s sales strategy efforts will focus on identifying qualified leads and turning them into paying customers. The main sales effort that Botanical Bounty will undertake is the reinforcement of the fact that Botanical Bounty’s plants have the industry’s highest percentage of botanicals. This will be quite appealing to the buyers as this is exactly what they want, more botanicals per plant. In addition to selling the buyers on Botanical Bounty’s competitive edge of potent plants, there will be an emphasis on Botanical Bounty’s ability to perform on long-term contracts.
Botanical Bounty recognizes that the transactions should not be thought of as individual sales, but as long-term relationships. This is a reasonable assumption based on the fact that the customers are in the business of utilizing botanicals, that they will continually have the need for the botanicals, and that it is far less expensive to establish a relationship with one vendor than to continually have to find new vendors that can meet their needs.
Botanical Bounty is a 10 acre farm that concentrates on the growing of botanical medicinals. Botanical Bounty has chosen five plant species that have significant market demand as well being well suited for growth in the Willamette River Valley. Botanical Bounty will feature: Echinacea – an immune system booster; Ginseng – a source of energy; St John’s Wort – for mild depression; Skullcap- for inflammation; and Ginger – a stomach soother.
Milestones table.
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July 23, 2020 | ||
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Our key metrics are:
Botanical Bounty is an Oregon L.L.C. owned by David and Susan Nealon. The L.L.C. business formation has been chosen as a strategic way to shield the Nealons from personal liability.
Botanical Bounty has been in operation for two years. Initially it was started as a hobby where Susan could use her plant biology skills while covering some of the costs. The Nealon’s were able to achieve this lifestyle due to a windfall that David received as a result of exercised stock options. After the second year, the Nealon’s decided that although they had the money to live on for many years, it would be irresponsible to needlessly spend it so they got serious about the business and made a concerted effort to become profitable.
Botanical Bounty has chosen the Willamette River Valley as an ideal place to grow perennials. Botanical Bounty has 10 acres of land which they use for production. During several of the winter months, production is moved into their green house for propagation. Botanical Bounty employs a drip irrigation system for all of the plants.
Botanical Bounty will be lead by the husband and wife team of David and Sue Nealon. David brings a wealth of business and project management skills to the company. While working at Yahoo!, David was responsible for the successful launch and market lead capture of Yahoo!s driving directions section. Utilizing these skills, David will be responsible for the business operations of the farm. Sue, with a background of plant biology will be the driving force of the operation, growing the highest active ingredient content plants in the country. Additionally, because of her wealth of knowledge, she will be the leader of the sales department.
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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David | $25,200 | $25,704 | $26,218 |
Sue | $26,400 | $26,928 | $27,467 |
Grower | $21,600 | $22,032 | $22,473 |
Laborers (3.08) | $40,500 | $55,080 | $74,908 |
Totals | $113,700 | $129,744 | $151,066 |
Key assumptions.
Our key assumptions
Expenses by month, net profit (or loss) by year, use of funds.
We will be using the loan to purchase machines and to expand our farm and our personnel to grow the highest quality botanicals and process them so they can be turned into vitamins or other products that give the customer a natural cure.
We are leveraging our business to get an $100,000 10-year loan. We will also be using the cash on hand from our current business.
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Revenue | $208,590 | $307,600 | $419,600 |
Direct Costs | $62,577 | $92,280 | $125,880 |
Gross Margin | $146,013 | $215,320 | $293,720 |
Gross Margin % | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Operating Expenses | |||
Salaries & Wages | $113,700 | $129,744 | $151,066 |
Employee Related Expenses | $22,740 | $25,949 | $30,213 |
Sales and Marketing | $10,500 | $5,400 | $5,500 |
Rent | $24,000 | $24,000 | $24,000 |
Utilities | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Insurance | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Total Operating Expenses | $179,940 | $194,093 | $219,779 |
Operating Income | ($33,927) | $21,227 | $73,941 |
Interest Incurred | $7,129 | $7,238 | $6,631 |
Depreciation and Amortization | $5,830 | $5,830 | $5,830 |
Gain or Loss from Sale of Assets | |||
Income Taxes | $0 | $0 | $2,730 |
Total Expenses | $255,476 | $299,441 | $360,850 |
Net Profit | ($46,886) | $8,159 | $58,750 |
Net Profit/Sales | (22%) | 3% | 14% |
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Cash | $24,463 | $29,034 | $87,541 |
Accounts Receivable | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Inventory | $7,690 | $10,490 | $10,490 |
Other Current Assets | |||
Total Current Assets | $32,152 | $39,524 | $98,030 |
Long-Term Assets | $58,300 | $58,300 | $58,300 |
Accumulated Depreciation | ($5,830) | ($11,660) | ($17,490) |
Total Long-Term Assets | $52,470 | $46,640 | $40,810 |
Total Assets | $84,622 | $86,164 | $138,840 |
Accounts Payable | $2,722 | $3,422 | $3,424 |
Income Taxes Payable | $0 | $0 | $1,850 |
Sales Taxes Payable | |||
Short-Term Debt | $7,318 | $7,925 | $8,583 |
Prepaid Revenue | |||
Total Current Liabilities | $10,040 | $11,347 | $13,857 |
Long-Term Debt | $86,468 | $78,543 | $69,961 |
Long-Term Liabilities | $86,468 | $78,543 | $69,961 |
Total Liabilities | $96,508 | $89,891 | $83,818 |
Paid-In Capital | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
Retained Earnings | ($46,886) | ($38,727) | |
Earnings | ($46,886) | $8,159 | $58,750 |
Total Owner’s Equity | ($11,886) | ($3,727) | $55,023 |
Total Liabilities & Equity | $84,622 | $86,164 | $138,840 |
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Net Cash Flow from Operations | |||
Net Profit | ($46,886) | $8,159 | $58,750 |
Depreciation & Amortization | $5,830 | $5,830 | $5,830 |
Change in Accounts Receivable | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Change in Inventory | ($7,690) | ($2,800) | $0 |
Change in Accounts Payable | $2,722 | $700 | $2 |
Change in Income Tax Payable | $0 | $0 | $1,850 |
Change in Sales Tax Payable | |||
Change in Prepaid Revenue | |||
Net Cash Flow from Operations | ($46,023) | $11,889 | $66,432 |
Investing & Financing | |||
Assets Purchased or Sold | ($58,300) | ||
Net Cash from Investing | ($58,300) | ||
Investments Received | $35,000 | ||
Dividends & Distributions | |||
Change in Short-Term Debt | $7,318 | $607 | $658 |
Change in Long-Term Debt | $86,468 | ($7,925) | ($8,583) |
Net Cash from Financing | $128,786 | ($7,318) | ($7,925) |
Cash at Beginning of Period | $0 | $24,463 | $29,034 |
Net Change in Cash | $24,463 | $4,571 | $58,507 |
Cash at End of Period | $24,463 | $29,034 | $87,541 |
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