Transform your agricultural operation's financial future with specialized CFO services. From dairy and cattle to diverse ranch operations - we understand agriculture.
Expansion was supposed to solve your financial challenges - but instead, it multiplied them. Now you're managing more complexity with the same unclear financial picture.
Unpredictable market swings keep you awake at night, making it impossible to plan ahead with confidence.
Feed, fuel, fertilizer, and labor costs seem to increase faster than your revenue - squeezing margins thin.
Seasonal revenue cycles and unexpected expenses create constant cash flow challenges.
Should you buy, lease, or wait? Without clear ROI analysis, major purchases feel like gambling.
You want to grow your operation but can't model the financial impact of adding acres, animals, or facilities.
The next generation wants to take over, but you need a clear financial transition strategy.
Imagine having complete clarity on your operation's finances, confident decision-making during market volatility, and a clear path to sustainable profitability. This is what we deliver for progressive agricultural operators.
Navigate commodity price volatility with confidence through better hedging strategies and cash reserves management.
Know your exact cost of production and profit margins per unit, updated monthly with actionable insights.
Model expansion scenarios with confidence, knowing exactly how growth will impact your bottom line.
Optimize input costs through better purchasing strategies, efficiency tracking, and waste reduction.
Protect your operation with sophisticated hedging strategies and insurance optimization.
Each agricultural sector has unique financial challenges. Our specialized approach ensures you get industry-specific expertise tailored to your operation.
Specialized CFO services for dairy farms, milk pricing, and herd management financial optimization.
Expert financial guidance for cattle ranching, beef production, and livestock trading operations.
Comprehensive financial services for diversified ranch operations and land management.
Your accountant looks at last year's numbers. Your banker looks at your debt. An AgCFO looks at your future - helping you make strategic decisions that drive profitability in agriculture.
Navigate commodity price volatility with sophisticated cash flow projections and working capital strategies.
Know your true break-even costs with detailed analysis and monthly trend tracking.
Implement hedging strategies for commodity prices and input costs to stabilize your margins.
Make confident decisions on equipment purchases, facility upgrades, and operation expansion.
Real-time visibility into KPIs that matter: profit per acre, cost per head, and operational efficiency.
Develop 1, 3, and 10-year plans that align your farming goals with financial reality.
Our proven process gets you from financial uncertainty to complete clarity in just a few steps.
We learn about your operation, challenges, and goals in a no-pressure conversation.
We analyze your current financials and identify immediate opportunities for improvement.
Together, we create a customized plan to achieve your financial and operational goals.
Monthly meetings, real-time support, and continuous optimization of your operation.
Founder & Agriculture CFO Expert
Seth Nichols is the founder of SHN Solutions, a strategic finance and technology firm helping modern agriculture operations gain clarity, control, and confidence in their financial future.
With deep experience across dairy, beef, and row crop sectors, Seth combines CFO-level insight with hands-on ag knowledge to deliver customized solutions in financial modeling, data automation, and operational strategy.
He is passionate about building tools that empower producers — from dynamic cost tracking to SaaS platforms — and believes the next generation of ag success will be led by those who harness both soil and software.
"Agriculture is unique. Generic financial advice doesn't account for commodity cycles, weather risks, or the capital-intensive nature of farming. That's why I focus exclusively on ag operations — because your business deserves financial expertise as specialized as your farming knowledge."
— Seth Nichols, Founder
Discover if partnering with an Agriculture-Focused Fractional CFO is the right step for your operation. Let's start with a simple conversation - no pressure, just clarity.
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