Tracking inventory can help you understand the how much of each item you sell at the farmers’ market or through your farmstand; which can be especially helpful if you don’t have a good POS system. Knowing the detailed sales will help you done the line when you want to analyze your cost of production or channel profitability.
Julia Shanks consults with food and agricultural entrepreneurs to achieve financial and operational sustainability. Working with a range of beginning and established farmers, she provides technical assistance and business coaching that empowers them to launch, stabilize, and grow their ventures.