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Farm business decision calculators

Learn how to evaluate farm business decisions using these calculators as a tool. This technical information is for farm owners and operators.

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    Note: Many of the Decision Calculators require the 'Analysis Toolpak' to be enabled in Excel to function properly. To enable Analysis Toolpak, in Excel select 'Tools' in the main toolbar, then select Add Ins, select the 'Analysis Toolpak' check box and click OK.

    | Crops | Livestock | Equipment | Buildings and Land | Business Investment |
    | Record Keeping | Selling Food |


    Crops

    • Budgeting Tools - Crop and Livestock
    • Hay Cost of Production Worksheet
    • Harvest Decision Calculator

    Livestock

    • Budgeting Tools - Crop and Livestock
    • Grass Stockers Worksheet (Cattle)
    • Dairy Expansion Workbook

    Equipment

    • Custom Farmwork Rate Calculator
    • Equipment Lease Analyser
    • Short-Term Equipment Rate Calculator
    • Machinery Cost Calculator

    Buildings and Land

    • Building Rent Calculator
    • Land Cost Tools
    • Land Leasing Tools

    Business Investment

    • Loan Calculator
    • Farm Business Analyser
    • Capital Investment Worksheet
    • Cash Flow Planning

    Record Keeping

    • Ontario Farm Accounting Workbook
    • Farm Financial Analysis and Planning Workbook Pub 37

    Selling Food Directly to Consumers

    • Performance Analysis by Marketing Channel spreadsheet
    • On-Farm Processing Recipe Based Costing Tool
    • Cost of Meat Processing Tool

    | Crops | Livestock | Equipment | Buildings and Land | Business Investment |
    | Record Keeping | Selling

    Updated: June 14, 2022
    Published: June 14, 2022

    Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

    Unleashing the potential of Ontario's rural, agriculture and food systems by developing vibrant rural economies, making sure our agriculture is sustainable, and supporting the growth of our agri-food system.

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