Sometimes choosing not to take the write offs on equipment depreciation or a new shed can 
and deferring them can pay off the next year, if you believe your farm income with be high.

Year-end tax advice you don’t want to ignore

There are many strategies for tax deferral, but be strategic, says a tax specialist

It’s year-end tax strategy crunch time. For those farmers who had higher crop returns or have experienced an especially good year, Dec. 31 is the deadline to take advantage of farm tax deferral strategies that can help manage extra income. Tom Blonde, partner at Baker Tilly GWD, said that most farm businesses have plenty of


Carrie Pollard (seen here) and Lauren Van Ewyk founded the NFMHA with Libby Ellis to provide specialized training so mental health professionals are better equipped to help farmers.

National Farmers Mental Health Alliance seeks to support farmers, rural social support systems

New group offers ag-minded and farm-lived experience training to support farmer mental health in a more relatable approach

The newly formed National Farmers Mental Health Alliance (NFMHA) offers a way to help farmers get support from people who understand the unique lifestyle and circumstances of farming. “We’re combining real farm-lived experience with our professional practices and connections to develop agriculturally informed therapy training for on-the-ground social workers and therapists to serve farmers, their families and rural communities