Ag Matters – The Business Side Of Farming

There's more to farming than milking cows and planting crops.  It's a real business with real business decisions that need to be made.  The Country Folks website offers some tips on making those tough decisions.

Ignorance may be bliss, but it doesn't make good business since.  In an article written by Sanne Kure-Jensen, she says "many farmers are afraid to track their true hours because if they write it down they will find out how little they really earn."  But knowing those vital statistics can be important to know when making decisions on buying new equipment or hiring more help.

The article offers tip on calculating your cost of operations, the true expense of labor and don't forget to factor your time in there too.  Read more of her tips in the full article.