Business Planning

FCC Edge #16: Rick Hansen 00:04:33

Make your own not-to-do list, brainswarming instead of brainstorming, compound your way to success, Rick Hansen talks about hope.

Game-changing tips from a hotdog eating champ 00:03:37

Eating 50 hotdogs in 12 minutes is no easy task – in fact, it's a world record. But how can that help you manage your farm? In this FCC Edge podcast preview, host Kevin Stewart explains how the principles a hotdog eating champion used to break a record can be applied to give you an advantage in farm management.

When Stakes are High, You Need a Rock-Solid Business Plan

Farming is a high-stakes game and market conditions change quickly. How do you know when to toss an outdated business plan and try something new?

Quantum Shift in Farm Consulting

There’s a growing number of companies providing agronomic advice on a fee-for-service basis and more producers who view this as a worthwhile investment.

Strengthening Your Operation 00:07:28

Hear founder of AdFarm Kim McConnell give tips on leadership, brands and how the way you manage people can give your operation an edge.

Canadian Crops and Weather Patterns 00:06:34

Agricultural meteorologist Drew Lerner talks about the major weather-makers, including el Niño, and what this means to you.

Managing to Stay Medium

Owners of medium-sized farms are finding ways to balance life in agriculture with outside careers.

Global Cooling and Earth’s Weather Cycles 00:05:38

Hear agricultural meteorologist Drew Lerner explain the link between weather patterns and climate change, and what’s caused a recent global cooling phase.

Cycle of Severe Weather in Canada 00:04:48

Agricultural meteorologist Drew Lerner explains why we’re getting more intense storms, wind, droughts and temperatures – but also how Canadian ag could benefit from climate change.

Put It In Writing

A mission statement and list of values can be nothing more than nice-sounding words. It depends on how you use them.

Make Risk Management Routine

Insurance can help your business manage unexpected accidents, but proper attention to farm health and safety can prevent accidents before they happen.