Run the Farm. We’ll Run the Desk.
The Farm Desk handles the back-office work that piles up fast, so you can stay focused on the work that runs your operation.
Administrative support for farms and the ag businesses that serve them.
Running a farm is a full-time job, and so is running the business side of it. The same goes for the auctions, dealers, and ag businesses that keep farm country moving. Bookkeeping, scheduling, vendor calls, record keeping: it all has to get done, and it usually falls to whoever has a spare hour at the end of the day.
That’s not a system. That’s a stress pile.
The Farm Desk
Administrative Services
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Bookkeeping & Financial Tracking
Expense recording, income tracking, invoice management, and basic financial reporting, so your books are clean and ready when your accountant or lender needs them.
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Vendor & Inventory Coordination
Supplier contacts, order tracking, delivery coordination, and inventory records for feed, supplies, inputs, and equipment, managed and up to date.
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Scheduling & Calendar Management
Vet appointments, equipment service, field work, client appointments, events, and government deadlines, organized into one reliable calendar so nothing gets missed.
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Data Entry & Record Keeping
Livestock records, field logs, yield data, and program paperwork, entered and organized so they’re ready for audits, inspections, or tax time.
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Document & Process Creation
Written procedures, checklists, templates, and onboarding guides, so how your operation runs is on paper and not just in your head. Available as a one-time project or ongoing support.
Sometimes it's easier to work through things in person. On-site visits are available for local operations — just let us know what you need.
Farms, and the Businesses That Keep Them Running
The Farm Desk is built for the people who work the land in west-central Illinois, the people who own it, and the businesses that serve them.
Farms and producers. Family farms, livestock and row crop operations, and direct-to-consumer producers who want the paperwork handled so they can get back to the work.
Landowners. Farmland owners who rent out ground and want leases, rent payments, and records kept in order and ready for tax time.
Ag-adjacent businesses. Auction services, equipment and supply dealers, processors, custom operators, and ag consultants who need steady back-office help without hiring full time.
Not sure you fit? If it involves farm country and a pile of paperwork, you’ve come to the right desk.
Farm Administrative Services -Pricing
Simple, transparent hourly pricing. No long-term contracts. Use what you need, when you need it. The more hours you use, the lower your rate.
Starter
$42 / hour
A low-risk way to begin. Good for a records catch-up, a seasonal push, or getting your calendar and filing system under control.
Hours 1–10 each month
Up to $126-420/month
About 2 hours a week or less
Steady
$38 / hour
Ongoing support that keeps bookkeeping, scheduling, vendor coordination, and records current week to week.
Hours 1–10 at $42, hours 11–20 at $38
$458–$800/month
About 2–5 hours a week
Dedicated
$34 / hour
A steady presence in your back office, for larger or growing operations and busy seasons.
Hours 1–10 at $42, 11–20 at $38, 21–40 at $34
$834–$1,480/month
About 5–10 hours a week
Good to know
Setup. A one-time $120 onboarding fee covers up to 3 hours of setup and is separate from your monthly hours. Additional setup time is billed at $42/hour.
Monthly minimum. Each month includes a 3-hour minimum ($126), so your time is held for you.
Billed on actual hours. You pay for the time worked each month, tracked in 15-minute increments. Your first 10 hours are $42, hours 11–20 are $38, and hours 21–40 are $34.
No surprise invoices. I’ll let you know before you go past the hours you’ve planned for.
More than 40 hours a month? Let’s talk about the best way to set that up.
Project work. One-time projects, such as document and process creation, catch-up bookkeeping, or a records cleanup, can be quoted as a flat fee or billed hourly.
On-site visits. Available within 50 miles of Cameron, IL, with no charge for drive time. Visits beyond 50 miles are by arrangement. Prefer not to meet in person? I work with clients anywhere, remotely.
Billing. One invoice a month with an itemized time report.
Farm Rooted.
The Farm Desk isn’t a generic virtual assistant service. I understand ag operations, seasonal rhythms, and the way farm businesses actually work.
Local & Personal.
I’m based in west-central Illinois. I’m your neighbor, not a call center. You’ll always know who you’re working with.
Flexible by Design.
Start with what you need today. Scale up as your operation grows or your busy season hits.
Ready to Get the Desk Work Off Your Plate?
Tell me a little about your operation, and we’ll set up a free 30-minute discovery call.