January / February, 2001

Farm Management Publications

Developing a Longer Range Strategic Farm Business Plan - NCR-610A $8.00

This publication is the first in a planned six-part series written for and dedicated to farm operators and managers in the U.S. It provides an introduction to the planning process with help in evaluating a present business situation and setting tentative life-style and business goals. It also deals with identifying and analyzing longer range farming opportunities and the selection of a longer range tentative plan. Developing, gaining acceptance and implementing a workable transition is also covered. Finally it focuses on the restructuring and/or liquidation of a financially stressed farm business. 1999

Managing the Overall Farm - NCR-610B $10.00

Managing the Farm Business is the second in a planned six-part series written for and dedicated to farm operators and managers in the U.S. Parts I, II, III and IV deal with managing an established farm business. Part V focuses on the issue of getting established in farming, while Part VI deals with planning the late career/retirement years. November, 1999.

Managing Production and Marketing Systems - NCR-610C $8.00 This publication is the third in a planned six-part series written for, and dedicated to, farm operators and managers in the U.S.. Topics include cost and production relationships in decision making, partial budgeting, capital budgeting, management of crop and livestock enterprises, and the evaluation and development of production contractual arrangements. Managing Production and Marketing Systems should prove useful to educators, lenders, consultants and others, including persons considering farming as a career. July, 2000

Acquiring and Managing Resources for the Farm Business - NCR-610D $8.00 This publication details one of the most challenging aspects of today's farm manager's job: acquiring and managing resources. The chapters discuss the acquisition of farm real estate, renting farmland and facilities, selecting the type of lease arrangement, and keeping appropriate records. Also covered are: Analysis of possible purchases, financing, managing the machinery, farm personnel management, determining staffing needs and managing a work force. February, 2001

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