Cultivate & Connect Podcast - Beyond the Ledger: Better Books, Better Farm Decisions with Kevin Brooks

Strong farm businesses are built on more than production—they depend on clear, reliable financial records. In this episode, host Charlie Hensley sits down with Kevin Brooks of U of I Extension to discuss the fundamentals of farm business management and why accurate, consistent bookkeeping matters. They explore how good recordkeeping supports informed decisions, improves financial conversations, and helps producers better understand the performance and direction of their operations.

Contact Kevin anytime with questions through email at kwbrooks@illinois.edu.