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Building your Florida Farm Business Plan

This website is specifically designed to support both aspiring and experienced farmers in developing comprehensive business plans tailored to their agricultural operations. It offers structured guidance, practical tools, and valuable resources to help users navigate the complexities of farm management and strategic planning. By fostering informed decision-making, the platform empowers users to build sustainable, profitable, and resilient agricultural enterprises.
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What is a Business Plan?

A business plan is a living document that describes the objectives and goals of a specific business. The business plan should serve as a guide for the business owner, summarizing and defining all assets, resources, and liabilities that will impact the business. A business plan can be used as a road map to determine the intent to move from point A to point B in a specific amount of time. Therefore, the business plan should be revised regularly to accommodate any changes that may occur during the business's lifespan. Farming is a business. This means that all farmers should have their farm business plan for their respective agricultural operations. A farm business plan will include the following components:

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Business Description

The first step in every business is to develop a description of your business.

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Marketing Plan

A Marketing Plan is a living document that summarizes all the marketing strategies that a business will develop and use.

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Operational Plan

A Farm Operational Plan is a document that helps Agricultural entrepreneurs document all important operational aspects of a business.

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Human Resource Plan

The Human Resource Plan describes the organizational structure of the business.

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Financial Plan

A farm financial plan is a comprehensive document that outlines the financial strategy and requirements for operating a farming enterprise.

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Executive Summary

An Executive Summary is a concise overview of your business plan, highlighting its key components.

Contact

Luis O. Rodriguez

Small Farms and Pesticide Education
Extension Agent I, M.S.
(863) 519-1049
lrodriguezrosado@ufl.edu