Farm Viability
Research, tools, and information on how farmers can build and maintain an economically viable farm business.
Compass tools
Compass Tools help farmers with data-driven decision-making to become more profitable and sustainable. The CIAS Compass Toolbox contains a suite of whole farm profit management spreadsheet tools to help farmers understand their costs of production, identify what products and markets are best for them, and identify ways to improve profitability. Compass Workshops help train farmers and service providers to use these tools.
Livestock Compass
OGRAIN Compass - NEW 2023 VERSION
Veggie Compass
Heifer Grazing Compass
Beef Grazing Compass
Fruit & Nut Compass
Hemp Compass
This decision support tool is for anyone interested in growing hemp or for existing hemp growers to analyze and manage their operation.
Learn More and Download the Hemp CompassDariy Supply Management
How consumers can rely on a steady supply of dairy products and how dairy farmers can retain a secure stream of revenue.
About Dairy Supply ManagementCIAS Partners
Organic Grain Resource and Information Network (OGRAIN)
Ellen Polishuk, Plant to Profit
Jim Munsch, Deer Run Farm