Striving for operational excellence, hard but worthwhile – by Terry Betker
When you think about excellence, what comes to mind? I suspect for many people, a follow-on question would be why does it matter? I think it would depend on what we’re talking about. Excellence in sports would be quite different than excellence in wood working, for...
Glass half empty or half full? It matters to farm business – by Terry Betker
Is the glass you’re looking at half full or half empty? I think farmers are inherently optimistic, even though when you talk to them, you’ll hear things aren’t going well. Weather, prices, employees and maybe family can be challenging and can dominate a farmer’s...
As Backswath Management grows, team members step up for new roles
NEWS RELEASE WINNIPEG, October 25, 2022 -- Canada’s leading agriculture-only management consulting firm is on the move – with new leadership, a new service area and big plans for the future. Josée Lemoine, co-owner and Chief Operating Officer of Backswath...
Solution to cash flow challenges unique to each operation – by Terry Betker
How is it that at the end of each month, the bank account is empty? That’s a question that haunts the great majority of Canadians of all ages. Of course, there can be many reasons. For individuals and families struggling with this seemingly perpetual reality, it...
Hospitality on the farm transcends time and generations – by Terry Betker
What I’m about to share speaks volumes about the fabric of Canadian farm families. It is something everyone who is involved in agriculture knows, but perhaps takes it for granted at times. Every once in a while, something will happen that should cause us to pause,...
