Many farmers operate as a sole proprietorship, but there are a number of other business entities available for farm businesses. In this tutorial, learn all about partnerships, LLCs, S corporations, […]
Now that you are set-up in QuickBooks and have your systems for data entry set-up, we will discuss how to use the data within QuickBooks to make decisions on how […]
Insurance and Risk Management Roundtable: Evaluate and Share Money-Wise Solutions and Strategies This session is appropriate for farmers who are seeking to maximize the financial benefits of insurance coverage as […]
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, […]
This is the first of two winter meetings hosted by NEVBGA and the Cooperative Extension programs of New England, and co-sponsored by UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Program. This all-day […]
Most of us go into farming with the thought of making some – or all – of our livelihood through the sale of what we make or grow. As you […]
Join us at UMass Amherst 102 Holdsworth Way, 243 Chenoweth Laboratory. This course covers the fundamentals of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and is taught by certified International HACCP Alliance instructors. […]
The first class of the series will be an Introduction to QuickBooks class taught by Debbe Dugan from Simply Computing. She will provide a brief overview of your Chart of Accounts (a listing of all your assets, liabilities, income items, costs of goods sold, and expenses) and the Item list (what do you charge for?). This class will also cover the basics of accounts receivable and accounts payable. We will explore your customer lists and how the billings process affects your income. On the flip side, we will explore paying bills and maintaining your vendor list, including ‘specialty vendors’, like contract labor. Accounts receivable versus accounts payable makes up your Profit and Loss statement.