Farm Income
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Definition of 'Farm Income'Farm income refers to profits and losses incurred through the operation of a farm. A farm income statement (sometimes called a farm profit and loss statement) is a summary of income and expenses that occurred during a specified accounting period. This period is usually the calendar year for farmers (January 1 - December 31). |
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Investopedia explains 'Farm Income'In U.S. agricultural policy, farm income can be divided as follows:Gross Cash Income: the sum of all receipts from the sale of crops, livestock and farm related goods and services, as well as any direct payments from the government. Gross Farm Income: the same as gross cash income with the addition of non-money income, such as the value of home consumption of self-produced food. Net Cash Income: the gross cash income less all cash expenses, such as for feed, seed, fertilizer, property taxes, interest on debt, wagers, contract labor and rent to non-operator landlords. Net Farm Income: the gross farm income less cash expenses and non-cash expenses, such as capital consumption and farm household expenses. Net Cash Income: a short-term measure of cash flow. |
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