Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Business Valuation Worksheet
A worksheet for gathering information to value a farm business. It organizes assets, debts, and income records to share with an appraiser or advisor. Use it alongside advice from local advisors.
WorksheetBeginning Farmer & Land AccessFree PDF
What you fill in
- Land and buildings list
- Machinery and equipment list
- Livestock and inventory
- Cash and accounts receivable
- Debts and loans
- Annual income records
- Annual expense records
- Leases and contracts
- Appraiser or advisor contact
How to use this worksheet
Work down the lines and fill in what you know. Leave a line blank if you need to look something up, then come back and finish it.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Economic Research Service and eXtension.
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