@clintwfischer I’d recommend @Traction_Ag. You can add modules as you grow and your needs change. As you’re a young farmer, I think you will be disappointed in the clumsiness and inefficiencies of the other options.
How do you keep track of your cost of production?
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The ROI on a good bookkeeper for your farm business - one that keeps the books updated throughout the year - is massive.
If you’re of any significant size, a more sophisticated, dedicated controller or CFO is a must.
It’s not an expense - it’s an investment w/ huge returns.
When I worked for United Way I had to pitch our campaign to a known-to-be-difficult audience.
My manager gave me a pep talk I’ve applied to every presentation since:
Speak to the believers. Inspire the believers. Don’t waste time on haters — they aren’t listening anyway.
Recently heard Dr David Kohl give a presentation at an Ag seminar and part of his presentation he shared these slides with 15 problems a business should have. Found that section challenging and very thought provoking.
Thoughts on these 15 problems an operation should have?
“Good farmers know their books like they know the back of their hand – they know when they’re making money and when they aren’t.” -Matt Bennett at #FFSummit18
"Farms that are willing to embrace change are the ones that will be around for the long haul," says ag banker Nate Franzen (center) with FarmerMac VP Curt Covington (l) and Iowa banker David Buman @TSAgFinance#FFSummit18