Plan
A solid business plan is a necessary next step. You will need to develop strategy, create a budget, analyze costs of production, and evaluate feasibility under different economic environments.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) — Building a Sustainable Business
Description: A guide to developing a business plan for farms and rural businesses that brings the business planning process alive to help today’s sustainable agriculture entrepreneurs.
SCORE — The Startup Roadmap
Description: SCORE is a nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Startup Roadmap is a step-by-step, how-to guide for starting a business.
SCORE — Help for Farmers and Ranchers
Description: SCORE is proud to partner with the USDA to provide free business mentorship to help farmers and ranchers succeed. Its website can assist in finding a business mentor near you.
Utah Small Business Development Center
Description: Business and market planning assistance through one of the many locations across Utah.
AgPlan — 75,000+ business plans have been created using AgPlan
Description: Free online tool which can be used to help develop your business plan. Includes tips and tricks, sample plans, and can be printed and downloaded for work with your own reviewers.
USU Extension Business Management Curriculum
Description: Access curriculum on money and business management, as well as resources for micro entrepreneurs.
Assessing Financial Feasibility
Description: Curriculum on evaluating the financial feasibility of farming and food operations and products.
Planning a Small Scale Agriculture Enterprise
As recent population growth in Utah has resulted in fragmented farmland, this publication provides a step-by-step guide to small scale agricultural enterprises.
Growing Commercial Vegetables
As you plan commercial vegetables, this website contains valuable information on commercial vegetable management, irrigation management, and food safety.
Growing Commercial Fruit Trees
As you plan your commercial fruit trees and berry crops, this website provides guides on Intermountain West fruit, including orchard management considerations, fruit pests and diseases, and other valuable information.