UnCommon Farms Blog

When you buy farmland, it is often the case that you are buying tillable acres and only tillable acres. Sometimes the farmland comes with buildings or other assets. Many times our...

The Role of Partnerships in Advancing Farm Operations Modern farming is more than seed, soil, and equipment—it’s also data, logistics, and the ability to make decisions in real...

Do you ever notice how the busiest times on the farm also seem to bring the heaviest stress? Long days, unpredictable weather, financial pressures, and the weight of getting...

When looking to make a new purchase of equipment for an operation, sometimes the upfront costs can seem overwhelming. Leasing is a sound alternative option that can free up cash...

How to Ensure a Smooth Transition for Your Family Farm Succession planning is one of the most significant and deeply personal challenges a family farm can face. It’s not just...

Running a successful farm requires juggling countless tasks, from managing day-to-day operations to making big-picture decisions. Farm accounting often gets overlooked, yet it’s a...

Running a successful farm requires more than just hard work in the field—it also takes a solid understanding of your financial reports. Whether you handle the farm’s accounting...

“What's considered enough money? Just a little bit more.” — Will Rogers “If you owe the bank $100, that's your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that's the bank's...

Of all the things raised on a farm, the most rewarding and the most challenging are always our children. At tax time, our kids bring us some extra joy. There are a variety of...

When buying or selling farmland, understanding how capital gains and the calculation of an asset's basis can impact your taxes is crucial. This article explores the basics of...

More, More! Better, Better! Faster, Faster! Tremendous productivity and efficiency strides have been realized in the production of food and fiber. This has not made farming more...

At the very core of finance sits the time value of money (TVM). Every decision about what something is worth begs the question, “worth when?” If in ten (10) years, then maybe the...

One cannot stress enough the importance of capital management for your business. All of the efforts you have invested to produce an operating profit, from your farm’s operation...

Have a client that wants to retire but is unsure of how to gain the most value from their land? They are not alone. In the US alone, around $30B in farmland assets will transfer...

Have you ever had to deal with a farm employee who is just “difficult” to manage? As a manager, you are eventually going to encounter an employee who is difficult to work with....

Building a successful family farm business that lasts multiple generations involves distinct challenges. Less than one third of family businesses survive the transition from the...