Agricultural Accounting Specialists in Chico, CA

Grow Your Business with Us

The farming and agriculture industry offers deep-rooted opportunities for growth, sustainability, and innovation—but it also comes with complex financial and regulatory challenges. From navigating seasonal income fluctuations and managing equipment depreciation to understanding agricultural tax incentives and grant reporting, keeping your books in order can feel overwhelming. At TreeStar Solutions, we understand the unique financial pressures that farmers, ranchers, and agri-business owners face—and we’re here to help you stay organized, compliant, and ready for whatever the season brings.

Our agricultural accounting professionals will plan and prepare your federal, state, and local income tax returns using the most current tax laws and farming-specific provisions. We help you properly allocate costs across crops, livestock, equipment, and labor—so your operation can maximize deductions, take advantage of available credits, and reduce taxes owed while maintaining healthy cash flow year-round.

  • Crop Farms

    • Cost tracking and allocation for seed, fertilizer, irrigation, and fuel across multiple fields
    • Inventory management for harvested crops, storage, and seasonal sales cycles
    • Tax planning and depreciation for heavy equipment, silos, and irrigation systems
    • Support with farm income averaging, USDA grants, and agricultural tax credits

  • Livestock Farms

    • Expense allocation for feed, veterinary care, breeding, and pasture maintenance
    • Fixed asset tracking and depreciation for barns, fencing, and livestock equipment
    • Cash flow planning based on livestock sales, auctions, and market fluctuations
    • Tax reporting for sales of animals, herd expansion, and potential disaster-related losses

  • CSA Farms

    • Income recognition and tracking for pre-season subscriptions and weekly deliveries
    • Support with expense categorization for packaging, marketing, and delivery logistics
    • Inventory and labor tracking for mixed-crop operations with seasonal cycles

    • Tax planning for small business deductions, market stand sales, and grant-funded activities

  • Floriculturists

    • Inventory tracking for annuals, perennials, bulbs, and greenhouse supplies
    • Allocation of costs for pest control, propagation, and floral maintenance
    • Tax preparation support for mixed-income streams (retail, wholesale, event-based sales)
    • Guidance on depreciation of greenhouse structures, refrigeration units, and display equipment