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DFC Provides Industry Perspective into Most Recent Conference Board of Canada’s Policy Paper By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com In an effort to spur more debate into Canada’s dairy supply management system, the Conference Board of Canada in partnership with the George...
Best-selling author and executive coach David Irvine continues his discussion of the challenges of running a family business and how to overcome them. In part two Irvine focuses on the importance of accountability and strong character. Key Points Accountability is key...
Best-selling author and executive coach David Irvine discusses the challenges of running a family business and how to overcome them. In part one Irvine focuses on the importance of governance, setting goals, holistic leadership and caring for the interests of the...
As with many questions, the answer is “it depends.” We start by looking at two hypothetical but realistic employees. John has worked on the farm for 20 years. During his first two or three years, he mastered the skills required in the position. He...
by Dennis Stein, Michigan State University Extension Posted to Drovers Cattle Network (www.cattlenetwork.com) July 10, 2013 The process of transitioning a farm from one generation to the next often runs into problems when family members have not put their transition...
Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of SaskCan Pulse and Alliance Grain Traders, shares tips for Canadian crop producers with AgriSuccess editor Kevin Hursh. Key Points Producers need to be both growth-oriented and market-oriented – you need to grow crops because there...
Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of SaskCan Pulse and Alliance Grain Traders, shares tips for Canadian crop producers with AgriSuccess editor Kevin Hursh. Key Points Producers need to be both growth-oriented and market-oriented – you need to grow crops because there...
Turning commodity fruit into personality-rich brands. Apples to apples, JIND Fruit Co. is no ordinary company. Led by 26-year old Jesse Sandhu, JIND Fruit Co. has become the largest independent packer of cherries and peaches in B.C., and counts Costco and Loblaws...
Purple Daze Lavender Farm is an oasis of calm compared to that of Jason Ryder, a young neighbour who farms just south of Delhi, a few kilometers to the east. His 140 acres of green onions make him one of the largest producers of that crop in the country, but...
Using a trusted farm business advisor or a team of advisors can help a farm reach greater financial success. “The Dollar$ and Sense – Measuring the Tangible Impacts of Beneficial Business Practice on Canadian Farms study shows that number three on the list of top farm...
