On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, we sit down with JJ Jones to discuss business planning for farms. An often overlooked aspect of farming is the business. JJ discusses how you can set yourself up for success with business planning. He discusses the key aspects of a business plan, and we talk about the reasons for owning a farm.

JJ Jones is an Area Agricultural Economics Specialist for twenty-six counties in south-central Oklahoma and serves as the Agriculture and Natural Resource Program Leader for the Southeast District with the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service. With 30 years of experience in extension, JJ is dedicated to providing education in farm management, budgeting, marketing, farm taxes, and estate planning. Additionally, JJ leads the Oklahoma Meat Goat Education Team, which offers meat goat and sheep education to producers in Oklahoma and across the United States. One notable program is the OSU Meat Goat Boot Camp, a three-day workshop that teaches producers the fundamentals of meat goat production.

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