Writing a Business Plan
A business plan is a document that helps you to organize and succinctly summarize the vision you have for your business. The plan contains the operational and financial objectives of a business, the detailed plans and budgets showing how the objectives are to be realized.
Learn more about writing your own business plan with our Business Plan Fact Sheet and Business Plans Fact Sheet
General Business Resource Publications:
- Starting an Ag-Business? A Pre-Planning Guidehttp://publications.dyson.cornell.edu/outreach/extensionpdf/2004/Cornell_AEM_eb0408.pdf
- Business Transfer Guide: Junior Generationhttp://publications.dyson.cornell.edu/outreach/extensionpdf/2016/Cornell-Dyson-eb1605.pdf
- Producing a Business Plan for Value-Added Agriculturehttp://publications.dyson.cornell.edu/outreach/extensionpdf/2007/Cornell_AEM_eb0708.pdf
- Business Planning for the Agriculture Sector: A Guide to Business Plan Development for Start-up to Mid-size Operations http://publications.dyson.cornell.edu/outreach/extensionpdf/2010/Cornell_pdf
- Building a Sustainable Business (Sustainable Agricultural Research Education (SARE)Publications)sare.org/publications/business.htm280 pages of education and practical exercises to guide you through the financial, management, and interpersonal skills needed to start a successful farm business. Order hard copy for $17 or download PDF online for free.