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Employer-Offered Benefits That Can Save You Money and Taxes

Tax law includes several tax and financially favored benefits that employers can offer or provide to their employees. This article is intended to make you aware of these perks, with the caveat that all employers, especially small businesses, may not provide all, or perhaps any, of these covered perks. But whichever of these benefits …

De Boer, Baumann & Company Mourns the Loss of Anne Porter

It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Anne Porter, a partner at De Boer, Baumann & Company, on July 6, 2023.

Anne was an exceptional leader at our firm and within the CPA profession. She was not only a highly respected colleague but also a cherished friend to many …

Community College Ag Programs Could See $20 Million in New Funds

While staffing challenges persist, there is good news for the future of the farming industry in the form of significant growth in enrollment in agriculture and related science majors at national two-year institutions. In order to facilitate the development of the next generation of our nation’s farmers, six U.S. Senators have introduced the Community …

How AI Is Cropping Up in The Agriculture Industry

With exponential population growth, labor shortages, and dwindling natural resources, feeding the world’s residents requires an unprecedented level of knowledge and efficiency. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that farmers can use to solve problems, boost capacity, and automate functions to maximize their output.

While AI can be a boon to your business, it …

Keep Family Goals in Mind During Difficult Times

As a business owner, you know you’ll not only enjoy good times, but you’ll also have to face difficult ones. Whether it is an unexpected catastrophe or unsustainable circumstances, the stress of making hard decisions can be intense. This can be even more burdensome in a family business, where personal relationships may complicate the …

Are You the Employer of Choice?

One of the chief concerns for agribusiness owners is maintaining adequate staffing. It doesn’t matter how many clients want to work with you if you lack the employees needed to get the job done. As with many industries, farmers are feeling the pain of an ongoing labor shortage, reporting challenges in recruiting new talent and …