Julia Shanks Food Consulting works with food and agricultural entrepreneurs to help them achieve and maintain financial sustainability. Whether launching a new venture, growing a business or fine-tuning operations, we help our clients articulate their business strategy. With a clear vision, they can obtain financing, streamline operations, and maximize profits.


What webelieve

Financial Sustainability

A business can be both financially and ecologically sustainable.

Effective Systems

Numbers tell a story and effective bookkeeping is the backbone of understanding your business, sharing your story and managing your growth.

Working Smarter, Not Harder

With the right tools and coaching, even the most math-phobic entrepreneurs can manage by the numbers.

“Julia brings a combination of real world experience, strong accounting and finance skills, and common sense.”

Michael Staub, Principal, Group M.

What WeOffer You

Whether you’re just starting out, or expanding your business to the next phase of growth, Julia Shanks Food Consulting can help you succeed. Click below to find out more about our services.
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Tips, Toolsand Templates

Writing a business plan? Looking for investors? Getting set up in QuickBooks? We’ve got the tools and templates you need, from planning a startup to growing your business.
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Have Julia SpeakAt Your Conference

Julia speaks about small business accounting, business planning and sustainability. Recent conferences include NY Veterans in Agriculture and Women in Sustainable Agriculture.
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Partners andCollaborators

What WeOffer You

Whether you’re just starting out, or expanding your business to the next phase of growth, Julia Shanks Food Consulting can help you succeed. Click below to find out more about our services.

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