Farm business constraints: is something holding you back? – by Terry Betker
Farm business constraints: is something holding you back? A constraint is something that limits or restricts people in some way in what they are doing, need to do or could be doing. It impacts on a person’s action or behaviours. Some are simple. You would like to...
The strategy in drought – by Terry Betker
The Strategy in drought Now what do we do? There were certainly concerns late into the winter, and as an early spring approached, with a significant (severe in many areas) deficit in soil moisture. But, with every new year, there is optimism that with the new year...
Canada’s first farmers – by Katelyn Duncan
Canada’s first farmers The first farmers of this land did not wear Carhartt’s. They didn’t drive pick up trucks or listen to Merle Haggard. The first farmers of this land were not of European descent. The first farmers were Indigenous people of what is now called...
Public trust about building relationships – not changing minds – by Katelyn Duncan
Public trust about building relationships - not changing minds Building public trust in modern agriculture has long been identified as a priority by provincial and federal governments, industry associations, and producers. Substantial resources have been allocated...
No margin no mission – by Terry Betker
No margin no mission I’m sure you will have read something in the past that defines the vision and mission of a business, including farms. At the risk of repetition, I’m going to summarize. A vision describes the future state of the farm. It provides insight to the...
