Kentucky Farm Business Management Program
Kentucky Farm Business Management Program

Contact Information

Jerry S. Pierce
KFBM Program Coordinator

615 N. Mulberry Street, Suite 205 Elizabethtown, KY 42701

+1 (270) 737-4799

jerry.pierce@uky.edu

Membership

Membership

Members receive information and assistance with what many consider the most difficult part of farming -- management.

Professional Advising.

Our team of Farm Analysis Specialists is educated and highly trained to assist members in: 

  • Developing business & family priorities

  • Comparing costs & returns

  • Examining alternative plans for farm business management

Economic Analysis.

An economic analysis of the farm business is available to members and includes: 

  • Financial statements

  • Cost & return analysis

  • Comparative benchmarking (to farm businesses similar in size and type)

Financing & Tax Assistance.

Members receive various documents and forms to use in decision-making and provide to lenders and tax professionals. These include: 

  • Balance sheets

  • Accrual income statements

  • Completed farm income tax worksheets

Continuing Education.

Specialists provide continuing education to members, including: 

  • Record keeping

  • Labor management

  • Farm taxes

  • Succession planning

  • Management decision-making

Personal Contact.

Members have access to a Farm Analysis Specialist through scheduled farm and office visits and by individual contact. 

The University of Kentucky and member farmers share in the cost of the KFBM Program. The local board of directors for each region determines membership dues and other fees according to their cost structure. 

Questions?

Contact Jerry Pierce, KFBM Program Coordinator, to learn more about the benefits of membership or with any questions. 

Jerry S. Pierce

Program Coordinator

(270) 737-4799 jerry.pierce@uky.edu 615 N. Mulberry Street Suite 205 Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Contact Information

Jerry S. Pierce
KFBM Program Coordinator

615 N. Mulberry Street, Suite 205 Elizabethtown, KY 42701

+1 (270) 737-4799

jerry.pierce@uky.edu