The grant program relieved some of the financial stress of the transitional period between accountants for Shawn and Tera, allowing them to put funds back into their farm.
Their previous accountant lacked a strong agricultural understanding so they turned to the grant to help cover the cost of their first time use of tax and accounting services with GreenStone. Working with Tax and Accounting Manager Elizabeth Waldschmidt gave them answers to their many complex questions and some much needed relief.
“Working with Elizabeth was a 180 degree change from our previous accountant. She was very, very easy to work with, knowledgeable, and took a huge weight off of our shoulders,” Tera explained. “Elizabeth made the process so much easier because she has clear answers to all of our questions and asked very strategic questions.”
The grant program relieved some of the financial stress of the transitional period between accountants for Shawn and Tera, allowing them to put funds back into their farm.
GreenStone provides up to $40,000 annually in grants; current customers are eligible for up to $1,000 and non-customers are eligible for up to $500. To qualify, producer must be either a young, beginning, or small farmer residing in GreenStone’s Michigan or northeast Wisconsin territory.
Visit www.greenstonefcs.com/grants to learn more and apply for a grant today!
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