Description
A collection of resources aimed to aid farmers and technical assistance providers in strengthening the financial performance and viability of farm and food businesses.
Resources in this Collection
NOFA Cost of Production Project
NOFA CPP: Winter Squash
A factsheet with the cost of production data for winter squash.
NOFA CPP: Whole Farm Financial Ratios
Over the course of the 2016 season, 30 organic vegetable farms in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts tracked and analyzed their…
NOFA CPP: Crop Profitability Comparisons
Over the course of the 2016 season, 30 organic vegetable farms in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts tracked and analyzed…
NOFA CPP: Tips for Tracking Cost of Production
Over the course of the 2016 season, 30 organic farms in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts tracked and analyzed their…
UVM Farm Viability Resources
2015 Vermont Vineyard Feasibility Study
A study exploring the feasibility of vineyards in Vermont.
Scaling-up Egg Production: Management, Markets, Regulation, and Finances
This project was developed to assess the potential viability of increased pasture-based egg production in Vermont. Topics include: • Best Management…
Characteristics of Broiler Demand at Small Grocers 2012-2013
In the fall of 2012 University of Vermont Extension distributed a survey to independent grocers and cooperatively-owned grocery stores asking…
Guide to Financing the Community Supported Farm
The following pages detail options and considerations for crafting unconventional financial arrangements that have been used in other sectors of…
'Business for Sale' Valuation
Following is a discussion on ‘Business for Sale’ valuation models to assist farms, value added businesses, and agricultural business planning…
Crowd Funding
There is a lot of excitement about crowd funding these days. Rightfully so, most people get excited about the prospect…
Mark-up and Margins to Set Prices
Agricultural products are subject to various mark-ups and expected margins as they pass through the distribution chain. These mark-ups and…
Farm Employer Overview
The hiring and management of employees presents an opportunity for farm businesses to expand operations, increase efficiency and create jobs…
2016 Maple Business Benchmark
The 2016 Maple Business Benchmark is the fourth year of financial record analysis for a small group of commercial syrup…
