Farm Business Analysis Using Benchmarking

Explains what it means to run a farm for the market instead of for subsistence. Covers farm goals, resources, decision making and the role of the farm manager.

David Kahan

Applies basic economics to everyday farm decisions: costs, gross margins, break-even points and how to choose between enterprises. Worked examples make the calculations easy to follow.

David Kahan

Describes the production, market, financial and human risks farmers face and the strategies available to reduce them, from diversification to contracts and insurance.

David Kahan

A guide to the skills and mindset a farmer needs to act as an entrepreneur: spotting opportunities, planning a farm business and growing it over time.

David Kahan

A short practical manual on farming as a business. It covers farm planning, record keeping, budgeting and marketing, with templates small producers can copy.

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