University of Maryland Extension

Using a Business Organization Structure to Limit Your Farm's Liability

Author: 
Ashley Newhall, Paul Goeringer
Publication Number: 
EB-422
In Maryland, 82.7 percent of agricultural operations conduct business as sole proprietorships (Census of Agriculture, 2012). As agriculture continues to evolve, however, producers should consider investigating all types of business organization structures for their operations to limit liability and provide additional forms of capital.  This publication covers the major forms of business organizations and how they could potentially be utilized on the farm.  
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Topic Area: 
Agriculture
Category: 
General
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