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Advisory

Increase Profitability and Sales

Challenge

No one ever said ag, much less small scale diversified regenerative ag, was easy.

Low prices, unpredictable weather, compliance, and labor shortages all contribute to a difficult environment.

But farming can be profitable, if managed carefully, with business acumen.

Result

​​We understand first-hand the challenges & opportunities facing small producers, and can help you navigate toward success, including:
  • customer targeting and sales growth
  • understanding and proactively managing costs
  • making wise spending decisions
  • increasing positive local impact
  • creating happy, productive teams

Services

​​FI's Farmer Rancher Advisory Services include:
  • ​Funding Readiness
  • Virtual Business Partner
  • Prudent, process-driven financial management including financial clean-up, bookkeeping, and creation of financials that allow you to make decisions
  • Strategy formulation, operational business planning, and tactical planning like expansion feasibility
  • Executive coaching & leadership development
  • Networks and contacts
  • Work / life balance
  • Succession planning
  • Turnarounds
  • and overall business management

Fees

FI charges a simple, predictable monthly retainer fee for Advisory Services.
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We particularly like to work with regenerative farmers and ranchers practicing sustainability, permaculture, holistic management, agroecology, natural, pasture-raised, and associated "good food" methods. We're happy to come to your farm, listen to your situation, and see if we can help.
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Funding
  • See Funding Programs for Farmers and Ranchers if you're looking for capital rather than advice.



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  • Advisory
    • Funding Readiness
    • Virtual Biz Partner
    • Farmer Advisory
    • Innovation Center
    • Request Consult
  • Get Funding
    • Farmer Funding
    • Apply For Funding
  • Invest
    • Everyone
    • Accredited
    • Syndication
    • Register
  • Offices
    • Austin - HQ
  • Portfolio
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Newsletters
    • Events
    • Blog
    • FAQ
    • Experts
    • Testimonials