26. Farm Financial Planning Made Simple: Using Figured to Grow, Pivot, or Exit with Confidence

Looking for better ways to manage your farm finances, create budgets, or make smarter decisions with real-time data? In this episode of Your Ag Empire, we talk with Erin Arick from Figured, a cloud-based farm financial management platform built specifically for farmers, ag advisors, and accountants.We explore how Figured integrates with QuickBooks and Xero, helps track profitability by crop season, and enables scenario planning for long-term growth—or even succession planning and exiting the operation.In this episode, we cover:Why cloud-based farm accounting tools matterHow Figured helps farmers make data-driven decisionsThe difference between tax accounting and managerial accountingHow to track crop and livestock performance in real timeWays to collaborate with your ag advisor or banker using shared reportsHow Figured supports sustainability and long-term profitability in agriculturePlus, we share real-world examples of producers who used the tool to avoid burnout, restructure debt, or retire with dignity.Whether you’re scaling up, thinking about succession, or just tired of guessing with spreadsheets, this episode offers clear, practical insights for better financial decision-making in agriculture.Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Connect with Erin:Connect with Erin Arick on LinkedIn Connect with Your Ag Empire:Follow on Instagram @youragempireFollow on FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeFollow on LinkedInFollow on TikTokCheck out our websiteSome of the links mentioned are affiliate links, which helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you. Resources & Links:Learn more about Figured.Learn more about the Elite Mastermind and how to become a memberProtect your livestock investment with Empire Ag’s risk management solutionsJoin The Dirt email subscription Book Jonathon as your next speaker Mentioned in this episode:Farming is a business—and at Empire Financial Services, we treat it like one. Our team helps farmers and ranchers get clarity on their finances, streamline bookkeeping, and build long-term stability. Click below to learn more.Empire Financial Services