Month: June 2026

Written by: Bethany FunkhouserEdited by: Charley Maxwell Last, but certainly not least, in this blog series about business plans, we have the financials. We have covered what business plans are and their importance, what the beginning consists of, and your product and marketing. If you missed those blog series, feel free to go back and […]

Written by: Bethany FunkhouserEdited by: Charley Maxwell We have spoken about the importance of business plans and what they begin with. But now, for many people, comes the fun part! We are going to cover your product/ service. We are going to lump your product/service, market/industry analysis, and marketing into one blog post. But it’s […]

Written by: Bethany FunkhouserEdited by: Charley Maxwell In the first blog of this series, we covered what a business plan is. Now that we understand its importance and what it consists of, we can start looking at the details of what goes into one. The very first section of your business plan is your cover […]

Written by: Bethany FunkhouserEdited by: Charley Maxwell Whether you have had an agribusiness for 20+ years or you are just getting started, your business plan is a key element. A business plan is what you intend to do with your business and your plan to do it (Perdue Extension). Simple right? Not so fast. There […]

Written By Bethany FunkhouserEdited by Charley Maxwell In 2024, Hurricane Helene impacted millions, including countless farms in South Carolina and surrounding states. Applications are now open for the South Carolina State Disaster Relief Block Grant for Helene. This grant is an online-only application open from May 12, 2026, through July 11, 2026. “An eligible producer […]

Written By Charley Maxwell Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. You may be thinking that we could really use a hurricane to get us out of this drought. While a hurricane can bring substantial rainfall and storm surges, it is important to remember that hurricanes are actually considered wind events. The speed […]