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| 25/03/2013 |
This attitude comes from the unrealistic goals and objectives that each generation has in relation to each other. Combining business assets with personal wealth assets is a toxic combination when looking at the transfer of a family farm. If we, as advisors, separate the "business of farming” from real-estate ownership that a logical stepping stone is created… If we start with that premise the discussions will start earlier and be more productive between both generations.
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Merle Good
Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
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| 18/03/2013 |
Join FCC’s chief economist to learn about global trends and their impact on Canadian farm income. The presentation will review key economic issues and their linkages to agriculture as well as provide an outlook for grains, livestock and farmland values.
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| 13/03/2013 |
Last year, the van Oords were recognized as one of three herds in the Maritimes to be highest for “Total Production Index”. They farm 195 acres of crop land as well as own 500 acres of woodland. Stewardship initiatives such as soil sampling, nutrient management plans and preservation of waterways and wildlife are important to the couple.
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| 12/03/2013 |
There is no substitute for water. Find out how some Canadian and US agribusinesses are helping to build a more secure future for this limited resource.
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Brent Paterson
Executive Director, Irrigation and Farm Water Division
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
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Benjamin Moline
Manager, Water Resources & Real Estate
Molson Coors Brewing Company
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| 06/03/2013 |
Presenting this webinar is Phillip Keddy from Charles Keddy Farms Ltd. in Nova Scotia. The Keddy farm has diversified into many crops, mainly consisting of certified strawberry, raspberry, and other types of bare root nursery crops. Philip will discuss some key management tips that have developed their farm business, as well as successes and challenges along the way.
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| 25/02/2013 |
During this webinar, we will discuss the history, proceedings and challenges of farm business management, as well as the types and different approaches to business management.
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Nadia Déry
Agronomist
Centre d'expertise en gestion agricole
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| 18/02/2013 |
Some business owners feel the only purpose of a business plan is to secure financing. However if one goes through the process with the premise that it is for them, not for the lender, you will see it as a valuable tool for business management. Yvonne Thyssen-Post will review the business planning process and how you can make it step practical so it can help you make better business decisions. Good information is an essential element to making good decisions.
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| 13/02/2013 |
Expansion aside, how do you make more money from the farm? Do you concentrate on production, cost control, marketing or the deployment of your human resources? The answer is likely to be a little bit different on every farm.
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| 12/02/2013 |
Soil nutrition is human nutrition. The nutrient density of our food has been in steady decline for decades and adding more compost is not the only answer. Soil biology, structure, organic matter and minerals from rock dusts are essential to addressing the limiting factors affecting crop quality and yields.
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| 04/02/2013 |
The times aren’t changing, they have already changed. Today, young farmers face the same opportunities and challenges that have faced Canadian farmers throughout the last 100 years. Future success will be dictated by Vision. Are you ready?
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| 28/01/2013 |
Community Supported Agriculture is a revolutionary system of food distribution that benefits both farmer and consumer, ensuring fair returns for farmers and promising the pinnacle of freshness and quality for consumers. While common practice overseas, CSAs have only recently begun to gain mainstream acceptance in North America. Initially considered a system for small scale agriculture, CSAs are now operating that serve 1000+ members.
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| 23/01/2013 |
Your relationships with suppliers, business partners, employees and family members may have the single greatest impact on your organization’s success. Gain insight into effectively managing the more challenging conversations you face, improving the likelihood of a positive outcome and building organizational relationships in the process.
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| 16/01/2013 |
Learn how you can achieve optimal organizational leadership with this practical approach to building our leadership skills. You’ll discover how your mindset can influence others, how to turn work challenges into a powerful leadership tool and the how time management helps when setting priorities.
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| 14/01/2013 |
The goal of this webinar is to help understand some of the implications the drought of 2012 may have had on regions of Eastern Ontario and Quebec. We will briefly explore crop rotation, seeding rates, planting dates, tillage, fertilizer savings and fertilizer placement. We will also look at field management opportunities that are not currently part of many cropping systems in Ontario and Quebec. In looking at some of the learning from the dry conditions in certain areas of Ontario...
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| 09/01/2013 |
What does it take to be the best farm CEO you can be? Join this webinar live and learn how protecting your physical capacity helps protect your operation’s ability to generate wealth. Brent explains the changing demands on farm business operators, how physical, emotional and intellectual engagement benefits the operation, and helps you align your actions to your values.
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