The Farmer's Office - by Julia Shanks (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p> Starting and running a farm makes one into both a farmer and an entrepreneur, and to be ecologically and financially sustainable, farmers must understand basic accounting and bookkeeping in order to manage their growing business. <i> The Farmer's Office </i> gives farmers the tools they need for a successful farm business. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <strong> A practical, how-to guide for farmers who want to achieve and maintain financial sustainability in their businesses </strong> </p> <p> When you decided to become a farmer, you also became an entrepreneur and business person. In order to be ecologically and financially sustainable, you must understand the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, and learn how to manage a growing business. </p> <p> Author Julia Shanks distills years of teaching and business consulting with farmers into this comprehensive, accessible guide. She covers all aspects of launching, running and growing a successful farm business through effective bookkeeping and business management, providing tools to make managerial decisions, apply for a loan or other financing, and offering general business and strategy advice for growing a business. </p> <p> Whether you've been farming for many years or just getting started, <em> The Farmer's Office </em> gives you the tools needed to think like an entrepreneur and thoughtfully manage your business for success. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Farmers as entrepreneurs - learn to manage your growing business <p> <i> [This book] will help everyone from beginners to experienced growers who need to understand the business of farming. A must-have for anyone running, or thinking of running, a farm business. </i> <br> -- Andrew Mefferd, Editor, <i> Growing for Market </i> magazine </p> <p> <i> Julia Shanks shares solid advice about how to make your farm work financially. A definite must-read for any serious small-scale grower. </i> -- Jean-Martin Fortier, author, <i> The Market Gardener </i> </p> <p> You decided to become a farmer because you love being outside, working the land and making a difference in the way we eat and farm. </p> <p> And when you decided to become a farmer, you also became an entrepreneur and business person. In order to be ecologically and financially sustainable, you must understand the basics of accounting and bookkeeping, and learn how to manage a growing business. </p> <p> Author Julia Shanks distills years of teaching and business consulting with farmers into this comprehensive, accessible guide. She covers all aspects of launching, running, and growing a successful farm business through effective bookkeeping and business management, providing tools to make managerial decisions, applying for loans or other financing, and offering general business and strategy advice for growing a business. </p> <p> Whether you've been farming for many years or just getting started, <i> The Farmer's Office </i> gives you the tools needed to think like an entrepreneur and thoughtfully manage your business for success. </p> <p> <i> This book is just what so many of today's new farmers need to face the challenges of agriculture and thrive! </i> <br> -- Sara Dent, cofounder & coordinator, Young Agrarians </p> <p> <i> This book will become the go-to business guide for many, many farmers! <br> </i> -- Jonathan W. Jaffe, VP/Farm Business Consultant, Farm Credit East </p> <p> <b> Julia Shanks </b> works with food and agricultural entrepreneurs to achieve financial and operational sustainability. She has worked with a range of beginning and established farmers, providing assistance and coaching to allow them to launch, stabilize, and grow their ventures. Together with Brett Grohsgal, she is also coauthor of <i> The Farmers Market Cookbook </i> . </p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> <b> Julia Shanks </b> works with food and agricultural entrepreneurs to achieve financial and operational sustainability. She has worked with a range of beginning and established farmers, providing technical assistance and business coaching that has allowed them to launch, stabilize and grow their ventures. A frequent lecturer on sustainable food systems and accounting, she sits on the advisory board of Future Chefs and is the regional leader of Slow Money Boston. In her tiny, urban garden in Cambridge, MA, Julia harvests vegetables seven months out of the year. Together with Brett Grohsgal, she is also coauthor of <em> The Farmers Market Cookbook </em> . </p>
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