Specialist Accountancy Advice for Agricultural Businesses and Rural Communities
Brown & Co, specialist agricultural accountants, are pleased to be exhibiting at the Westmorland County Show, where our team will be available to meet farmers, agricultural businesses and rural individuals looking for practical financial advice.
If you’re attending the show, we’d love to welcome you to our stand and discuss how we can support your business with specialist accountancy, tax planning and financial guidance.
Supporting Farmers and Agricultural Businesses Across Cumbria
Agricultural businesses face unique financial challenges, from managing changing costs and cash flow to planning for succession and protecting the future of the farm.
At Brown & Co, we provide practical accountancy support designed around the needs of farmers, landowners and rural businesses.
Our team can help with:
- Farm accounts and year-end accounts
- Agricultural tax planning
- Business structure advice
- Cash flow forecasting
- Succession and retirement planning
- Inheritance tax considerations
- Bookkeeping and payroll support
- Support for diversified rural businesses
Whether you run a family farm, agricultural contracting business, rural enterprise or land-based business, we provide straightforward advice to help you make informed decisions.
Meet Our Agricultural Accountancy Team
At Brown & Co, we understand that agricultural businesses require more than just traditional accountancy support. Farming and rural businesses face unique challenges, from managing seasonal income and changing costs to planning for the long-term future of the business.
Our agricultural services team combines professional accountancy expertise with genuine understanding of the rural sector, helping farmers, landowners and agricultural businesses make confident financial decisions.
Sarah Barnes FCCA
Senior Manager – Agricultural Services
Sarah brings together professional accountancy experience with first-hand knowledge of farming. With a background in dairy farming, over a decade of experience and a degree from Lancaster University, Sarah understands the practical challenges faced by agricultural businesses.
Working closely with farming and rural clients, Sarah provides clear advice across accounts, tax planning and financial decision-making, while also supporting the wider agricultural team at Brown & Co.
Emma Hayes ATT, AAT
Senior Manager – Agricultural Services
Emma has over 15 years’ experience supporting agricultural and rural clients with their accountancy needs. She works closely with clients on everything from annual accounts and VAT returns to budgeting, forecasting and tax planning.
Known for her approachable and supportive style, Emma helps make accountancy straightforward and stress-free, providing practical guidance tailored to the needs of each client and their business.
Why Meet Brown & Co at the Show?
The Westmorland County Show brings together the agricultural community across Cumbria and the wider North West, making it the perfect opportunity to have an informal conversation with our team.
- Discuss your current accountancy needs privately
- Understand how we can support your agricultural business
- Ask questions around tax, succession planning and business growth
- Meet the team before deciding how we can help
There’s no obligation — just an opportunity to have a conversation with experienced advisers who understand the challenges faced by rural businesses.
Visit our stand on the day and say hello — we’d be delighted to meet you.
Supporting Businesses Across Cumbria and Lancashire
Based in the North West, Brown & Co support businesses and individuals across Cumbria, Lancashire and surrounding areas.
From agricultural businesses and rural enterprises to growing companies and individuals requiring specialist tax support, our team provides proactive accountancy advice tailored to your circumstances.