Develop financial, marketing, and risk management plans for the farm business.

Development should include

  • risk management strategies
  • marketing strategies
  • strategic farm business planning, including financing options
    • credit needs for farm businesses (i.e., operating loans, cost of loans, interest)
    • operating and capital expenditures
    • estate planning
    • human resources
    • leasing and insurance.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How can loan applications be analyzed?
  • How would a business owner assemble a comprehensive credit plan?