Northeast Beginning Farmers Project Winter Course: Taking Care of Business – Understanding the Business, Tax, and Regulatory Implications of Your Farm

This course is designed to help aspiring or beginning farmers better assess and manage a variety of risks that farmers face in operating their farms.  Throughout the six week period, topics essential for operating a farm business will be discussed. Participants will learn about insurance coverages, types of business structures and tax information.

At the completion of this course, you will know how to:

• Describe the five risks that farmers need to regularly address
• Comprehend the legal liabilities of operating a farm or selling agricultural products
• Find the resources necessary to better understand income and sales tax regulations for operating a farm.
• Evaluate various forms of business ownership and determine which will be best for you at this time
• Identify rules and regulations (for marketing, food safety, facilities, etc) that are pertinent to the type of agricultural enterprise you plan to operate
• Use insurance as a risk management tool

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