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The manual then introduces farm record keeping, explaining what records are, why they matter, available types, and consequences of weak documentation. It further covers farm enterprise budgeting, defining budgeting components and process, and includes working examples and enterprise budget illustrations.","FARMING AS A BUSINESS (FAAB) MANUAL FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS  \nSecond Edition- Revised February 2018  \nFarming as a Business (FaaB) Manual for Smallholder farmers.  \nAcknowledgements  \nThis manual is the second edition of “Farming as a Business (FaaB) Manual for Smallholder farmers.  \nThe second edition of the manual builds on the first edition developed by SNV in 2014. Original technical content, photographs and expertise for the manual were provided by the ENSURE Livelihoods and Economic Development Technical Team.  \nThe production of this manual was made possible through the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) . The contents of this report are the responsibility of the World Vision-led ENSURE food security program and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.  \nEditing and Revision: Philip Goredema, Alex Popi, Honoured Moyo, Patson Makwiramiti, Abraham Muzulu. Authur Masuka, Jane Zimbiru  \nFunded By: USAID.  \nPublished by ENSURE, February 2018 © World Vision, 2019  \nThis publication may be freely reproduced for non-profit purposes.  \nFarming as a Business (FaaB) Manual for Smallholder farmers.  \nTable of Contents  \nBackground ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5  \nMODULE 1. 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