How to Start a Farm: Build Your Business
establish your operation by registering your business and obtaining licenses, permits, and a tax ID number.
Register Your Farm Business
Once you determine your business structure, you will need to obtain the necessary federal and state tax identification numbers
Federal Tax ID Number (EIN)
As a beginning farmer you will need a federal tax ID number, also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN). An EIN is used to identify a business entity, hire employees, apply for business licenses, permits, and more.
State Tax ID Number
Tax requirements vary by state. Visit the SBA website to learn about your state’s laws regarding taxes and for specific steps on how to get a state tax ID number.
Purchase the Insurance You Need
Agriculture is an inherently risky business. Some risks are everyday business risks; some risks are brought on by natural disasters. Producers need to regularly manage for financial, marketing, production, human resource, and legal risks.
Liability insurance
Protects against claims resulting from injuries and damage to other people or property. Liability insurance policies cover any legal costs and payouts from the insured producer if they are found legally responsible.
Property insurance
Provides financial reimbursement to the landowner or renter of a structure and its contents in case of damage, theft or if someone else is injured on the property.
Purchase the Insurance You Need
Agriculture is an inherently risky business. Some risks are everyday business risks; some risks are brought on by natural disasters. Producers need to regularly manage for financial, marketing, production, human resource, and legal risks.
Crop insurance
Provides financial protection against losses due to adverse events including drought, excess moisture, damaging freezes, hail, wind, disease, and price fluctuations.
Health insurance
can be purchased for yourself, family members, or as part of a benefits package for your employees. HealthCare and USA make available tools to help you understand what you need to know about new insurance options and other health care changes to help you find health-care related resources.
How To Log Into Your Existing Farmers Find Land and Fund Your Operation
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