The Profitable Farmer: Strategic Business Planning for Profit, Purpose, and Quality of Life

Start running a profitable farm-without the burnout, chaos, or constant guessing. Build a farm that sustains you-not just your crops. Farming isn't just a job-it's a way of life. But too many farmers work longer hours every year and still struggle to make enough money, take time off, and feel confident about why they're doing this work at all. The Profitable Farmer shows how to step off that treadmill and build a farm business that supports profit, purpose, and quality of life.Written by farm business experts Julia Shanks and Dan Brisebois, this hands-on guide offers a five-year roadmap to build a farm that's financially resilient and personally sustainable-without sacrificing your values or burning out in the process. Inside, you'll learn how to:Create a five-year vision grounded in real profit goals, meaningful work, and a sustainable scheduleTurn that vision into clear, workable annual plansAlign production, sales, labor, and finances instead of managing them in silosUse simple trac