Master your farm finances with clear, practical records that pay for themselves.
This guide explains how precise farm accounting helps you understand where money comes from and where it goes. With step-by-step methods, you’ll learn to track income, expenses, and inventories, so you can make informed decisions and improve profitability.
This edition focuses on turning complex data into usable insight. It covers how to separate tax reporting from real business value, how to value stock and supplies, and how to account for labor, machinery, and capital improvements. Whether you’re new to farming or looking to tighten your books, you’ll find practical examples and clear explanations that fit real farm life.
- How to set up a farming accounting system that tracks both income and every major expense
- Ways to use inventories and cash vs. accrual methods to measure profit accurately
- How to value family labor and capital improvements in business analysis
- Practical examples that illustrate common farm transactions and reporting
Ideal for readers of farm science, small‑scale operations, and students seeking a grounded introduction to farm bookkeeping.