Business and Marketing
Farms and ranches are businesses. In order to operate a sustainable farming and ranching operation, you will have to understand the many components of running a business.
This includes planning, financial management, recordkeeping, marketing, legal considerations, and more.
Here you will find practical resources that provide guidance on business and marketing. From whole-farm planning, financial management, accessing new markets, and other farm-business topics.

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ATTRA’s Business and Marketing Resources

Episode 225. The Past, Present, and Future of the Early Snyder Farm
Jane Harrod and her family operate a multi-generational farm…

Episode 224. From the Air Force to Alpacas
Alvina Maynard credits a commercial she happened to see on television…

Risk Management in the Real World
By Nina Prater, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
It…

Ready for the Future? Climate Disruption and Crop Insurance
By Jeff Schahczenski, NCAT Agricultural and Natural Resource…

Safety Nets and the Polar Vortex
By Mike Morris, NCAT Southwest Regional Director
I’m still…

Episode 196. Beekeeping and Agritourism
Multiple income streams can help farmers creatively overcome…

Connecting with the Customer
By Daniel Prial, NCAT Community Food Specialist
Being Authentic…

The Science and Art of Product Pricing
In this webinar, Gail Nickel-Kailing, an experienced food marketing…

Episode 190. Alderspring Ranch. Part 2
This episode of Voices from the Field is the second in a two-part…

Episode 189. Alderspring Ranch. Part 1
This episode of Voices from the Field is the first in a two-part…

Looking for Federal Assistance? We’ve Got a One-Stop Shop for You!
By Cathy Svejkovsky, NCAT Publications Director
I’ve been…

Techniques for Selling the Farm Story
By Daniel Prial, NCAT Community Food Specialist
Spicing Up…

Seed Commons and Ownership: A Listening Session on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Organic Seed Alliance (OSA), Vermont Law School's Center for…

Episode 178. Blockchain and Agriculture
In this episode of Voices from the Field, Jeff Schahczenski,…

Episode 177. Working-Lands Conservation Programs
In this episode of Voices from the Field, Jeff Schahczenski,…

USDA Programs Can Help Farmers Succeed
By Margo Hale, NCAT Southeast Regional Director, Armed to Farm…