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FBFM established the Ottawa office in 1989. The office includes two Farm Business Consultants, one Staff Accountant, and one Accounting Specialist, serving farm families in Livingston, LaSalle, and Bureau counties.

Phone:

815-433-1635

Hours:

Monday - Friday  |  8:00 AM - 4:30PM

Saturday - Sunday  |  Closed

Our Team

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Chief Executive Officer

Scott Newport

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Regional Vice President
Professional Development Coordinator

Roberta Boarman

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Regional Vice President

Krista Robertson

Products & Services

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Tax Preparation

FBFM provides year-round income tax planning and preparation to help farm families stay organized, compliant, and financially efficient. Our consultants assist with individual and business income tax returns, payroll tax forms, and required filings such as W-2 and 1099 forms, ensuring your records and tax strategy support better business decisions. This service is part of FBFM’s broader commitment to helping farmers manage their operations with accurate financial insight and long-term planning.

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Accounting Services

We provide detailed farm accounting services with consistent monthly reporting to help you understand the financial health of your operation. Our team also supports payroll processing, bill payment management, and compliance with required financial records, so you can focus on running your farm while maintaining accurate, organized books.

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Strategic Business Management

Our strategic business management services provide data-driven guidance to help farmers make confident financial and operational decisions. Our consultants assist with cash flow planning, land purchase analysis, machinery and cost studies, debt and refinancing evaluations, and long-term business strategy. We also support farm families with transition, retirement, and estate planning to help ensure the long-term success of the operation.

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Farm Business Record Keeping

Farm business record keeping services provide comprehensive financial and production record management to support better decision-making year-round. Farmers receive detailed reports such as accrual income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and benchmarking analyses that compare performance across operations. These insights, combined with trend analysis and tax planning support, help farm families understand profitability, control costs, and plan for the future.

About Us

For more than 100 years, Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) has helped Illinois farmers make confident financial and operational decisions through trusted, data-driven guidance. Founded in 1924, FBFM combines personalized consulting with detailed farm financial analysis to help operations improve profitability, manage risk, and plan for the future. Today, more than 75 farm business consultants serve roughly 5,000 farm operators across Illinois through a network of local offices. Working in collaboration with the University of Illinois and its agricultural research programs, FBFM delivers practical insights that support the long-term success of farm businesses and farm families.

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