Upcoming Webinars

06/02/2012	A Life of Duties & Lessons Our lives are sprinkled with the “I must” of duties and the “I learn” of lessons.“A life of duties and lessons” will make you question our ability to successfully face the risks and challenges that life brings. View Webinar Maria Labrecque Duchesneau Au coeur des familles agricoles
08/02/2012	FCC Presents: Starting a New Farm Business Farm families may consider creating a new business venture as a form of diversification or a way to include or accommodate the interests of a family member in the family enterprise. As a farmer, an entrepreneur, and a consultant Brent VanKoughnet explores some of the issues to consider when launching a new venture from your farm base. View Webinar Brent Vankoughnet Owner & Manager Agri Skills Inc.
13/02/2012	The 5 Keys to Planning Success Most families struggle with succession. Planning for a smooth ownership transition, financial security and equitable distributions can confuse and overwhelm even the most well intended family leaders. However, using the right planning process, proven tools and effective methods, a family may plan success and enjoy life. In this session, participants will learn the five keys to preserving the farm, and passing a successful farming operation to a well-prepared next generation. View Webinar Kevin Spafford Legacy By Design, Farm Journal Legacy Project
22/02/2012	FCC Presents: Values in Practice and Partnership – McDonald’s Canada: An example of a well known company and their commitment to sustainable agriculture and environmental sustainability View Webinar Jeffrey Fitzpatrick-Stilwell Manager of Sustainability and Government Relations McDonald’s Canada
27/02/2012	Cooperating for Success For more than a decade, agricultural cooperation has been the springboard towards a fairer market for Quebec producers. A true tool of sustainable development, cooperatives work through crisis, bring social cohesion and structure territories by allowing producers to be involved in all aspects of their farm’s value chain. Participate in this Agriwebinar to discover the collective heritage of Quebec farmers. View Webinar Colette Lebel Director La Coop Fédérée
28/02/2012	Carrot Cache Presents: Introductory Small Scale Season Extension - Hoop Houses Spinach in February? No problem! This introductory-level webinar is directed toward new and small scale farmers interested in extending their growing season through hoop house cultivation - with no added heat. We will explore elements of hoop house construction and cultivation, what crops are best suited for winter hoop house production, and how to avoid problems along the way. Participants will come away with a basic understanding of what season extension using hoop houses can achieve... View Webinar Tarrah Young Green Being Farm
29/02/2012	FCC Presents: Canadian Agricultural Economic Outlook Economic update and market analysis from FCC senior ag economist Jean-Philippe Gervais. View Webinar Jean-Philippe Gervais Senior Agricultural Economist FCC

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