Financial Record Keeping

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Financial planning and record keeping are essential business practices on every farm. Maintaining accurate records creates a written history of actions taken on the farm, minimizing risk and helping farmers make informed decisions that enhance the long-term profitability of the farm business. UNH Extension has developed a variety of resources and tools to empower farmers to maintain their records and understand the unique financial outlook of their farm.

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7 Social Media Lessons Every NH Farmer Should Know
What NH Farmers Are Learning About Social Media and What You Can Try Too
This spring, farmers from across New Hampshire came together fora six-week social media for Farmers course. The course aimed to help farmers confident... Learn More
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Beneficial Ownership Information Filing
Understanding the BOI Filing Requirements for New Hampshire Farms
If your farm is organized as an LLC, corporation, or similar entity, you may need to comply with the new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing... Learn More
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Application Period Continues for Farm and Food Workers Relief Program
NH Farm and Meatpacking Workers Eligible for Grant Funds
The Farm and Food Workers Relief Program is accepting applications from those who worked in the agricultural sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. New ... Learn More
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Resources

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Replacing Important Papers
After a disaster (including lost wallet or house fire), important papers may be destroyed, lost, or damaged. Following is information on how to replac... Learn More
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NH Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Impact Report: Addressing the Root Causes of Stress, Mental Health, and Suicide in the Farming Community
Our Farmers are Struggling, Farmer mental health challenges can result in loss of life, reduced ability to perform farm duties, lowered farmer quality... Learn More
Selected Essentials in Farm Employment Law - New Hampshire
The short and sweet of farm employment law in New Hampshire Learn More
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Cultivating Farm Experiences: Can Agritourism add to your bottom line?
Cultivating Farm Experiences is a four-part Zoom webinar series that examines agritourism. Each session focuses on the different aspects of incorporat... Learn More
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Legal Guide for New Hampshire Agricultural Producers
We are excited about the completion of a multi-year effort to develop a Legal Guide for New Hampshire Agricultural Producers!  

The pro... Learn More
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Understanding the LLC Webinar Recording
An LLC form of business ownership can be used as a tool to transfer a farm to another generation. It can also offer many protections that a sole propr... Learn More
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Dairy Management Alternatives in Low Income Years [Videos]
The following two webinars were a part of the Risk Management Education Series hosted by UNH Cooperative Extension on March 2, 2017.

Ma... Learn More
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Estate Planning: Wills vs. Trusts, Longterm Healthcare Webinar Recording
The Future of the Farm: Estate & Succession Planning Webinar Series

Estate Planning often involves setting up a will and/or trust. ... Learn More
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UNH Farm Financial Management Reports and Analysis
This Excel workbook is a tool for farmers that generates a cash flow budget, beginning and ending balance sheets, and a farm income statement.  It fur... Learn More
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Hiring a Farm Employee in New Hampshire: Tax and Paperwork Checklist
Introduction

Hiring a farm employee is an exciting moment. It means the farm is getting large enough and stable enough to take on addit... Learn More