Financial Essentials - Ohio Farm Bureau

Tax deductions for equipment purchases

The IRS tax code Section 179 deduction is a way to reduce the total cost of new equipment and machinery by enabling the buyer to claim full depreciation in year one.

3 life insurance options to secure your farm

Nationwide has solutions whether a beginning farmer, an established operation or if thinking about the future of the farm.

Resources for Financial Success

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Gifting as a tax management tool

Is gifting a good strategy to lessen your tax burden this year? Our friends at Wright & Moore tackle this topic to help you plan for the upcoming season of giving.

Keep up with risk mitigation as farm size grows

Farmers today are increasingly adapting farm management strategies to integrate things like human relations and employee management.

Getting started in ag? We can help.

The Growing Forward program gives young, beginning and small farmers a strong start.

Basics of tax basis

How could the proposed STEP Act impact your farm? Our friends at Wright & Moore share all the important facts and some recommended actions.

How to sell at a farmers market

Nationwide suggests tried-and-true tips and strategies that may improve odds for success and increase profitability at a farmers market.

Prioritizing cybersecurity on farms

Protect your data by first recognizing its value, then work in secure hardware and systems.

Manage your risk in 2021

The best way to protect against the unknown is with a sound risk management plan, said Mike Goins, Farm Credit Mid-America’s regional vice president for crop insurance.