Cash Flow
Farm balance sheets are under pressure this year, and the storm may not just come from the weather. Between eroded margins, interest rate volatility, trade disruptions and stubborn input costs, cash is not just king – it is survival. Accurately measuring and...
Hire Slow, Fire Slower
Have you heard the expression “hire slow, fire fast”? It’s a common approach to building an efficient team, and while there are situations where a “fire fast” mentality is necessary (such as safety violations or theft), I think it’s an outdated way of thinking....
Streamline Your Farm’s Payroll with Backswath Management’s Professional Payroll Service – By Jory Janzen
As a farm owner in Canada, managing payroll can be a complex and time-consuming challenge. With fluctuating seasons, varying work hours, and evolving regulations, handling payroll efficiently shouldn’t take you away from what truly matters—growing your farm. At...
Inside the EFM 150 Peer Group’s Visit to Veldman Poultry Farm – By Backswath Management
Learning, Collaboration, and Hands-On Insights in Lakeside, ON Peer groups are among the most effective ways for farmers to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and gain firsthand exposure to different farm operations. The EFM 150 peer group recently had the...
Disciplined Risk Management Not Just Useful, But Essential – By Blake Copley
Strong farms will proactively assess risk and take action to protect their business. In my daily interactions, I make a point of engaging with those around me to understand what is top of mind — the challenges they face, the decisions they are weighing and the...
