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You Focus on the Land. We'll Deliver the Financial Clarity.
From farm accounting to agribusiness tax planning and succession strategies, our full-service team supports farmers and agricultural businesses across Manhattan, Kansas and the surrounding region with confidence and clarity.
Agriculture comes with unique financial challenges—volatile commodity markets, complex tax rules, multi-generational operations, and capital-intensive equipment investments. That’s why we offer more than compliance.
Our team works alongside farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners across Kansas to provide the financial clarity and strategic insight needed to run profitable, sustainable operations.
We provide specialized farm accounting services designed to help agricultural operations maintain accurate financial records and make informed decisions.
Our team helps farmers navigate changing tax regulations while maximizing opportunities for tax efficiency.
Many Kansas farms are family businesses passed down through generations. We help ensure those transitions happen smoothly.
Beyond compliance, we help agricultural businesses make strategic financial decisions that support long-term growth.
We’re not just accountants—we’re trusted advisors who understand the unique financial realities of agriculture in Kansas.
"Varney understands the financial realities of farming and has helped us make better decisions for our operation."
AGRICULTURE CLIENT
"Their team provides clarity around our numbers so we can focus on running the farm."
AGRIBUSINESS OWNER
"Working with Varney has given us confidence in our financial planning for the future."
FARM OWNER
Agricultural accounting must account for seasonal revenue cycles, fluctuating commodity prices, and biological assets like crops and livestock. Farms also manage long production cycles and specialized inventory tracking that require accounting methods designed specifically for agriculture.
Farmers can deduct many ordinary business expenses including seed, fertilizer, feed, labor, fuel, insurance, and equipment depreciation. Strategic tax planning helps maximize these deductions while staying compliant with federal and Kansas tax laws.
Many farms use cash-basis accounting because it simplifies recordkeeping and tracks income when it is received. Larger farms or operations with significant inventory may benefit from accrual accounting, which provides a more accurate picture of financial performance.
Farm income may include crop sales, livestock sales, agricultural subsidies, crop insurance proceeds, and revenue from custom farming services.
Budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking help farms maintain healthy cash flow between planting, harvesting, and sales cycles.
Financial reporting helps farmers understand profitability, track expenses, and make strategic decisions about equipment purchases, crop production, and expansion.
Succession planning should start years before ownership changes occur to ensure tax efficiency and smooth transitions between generations.
Ready to Strengthen Your Agricultural Business?
We’d love to learn more about your farm or agribusiness and how we can support your financial goals.
