Buying farmland became more costly in 2024, according to Farm Credit Canada.
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Farmland becoming less affordable: FCC
VIDEO: Tools for human resources and succession planning on the farm
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Human resources is about “building systems and processes that keep the operation running, fostering a positive work environment and preparing for the unexpected,” says Viktoria Schuler, a project manager with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council. Schuler was speaking at a virtual Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Connecting Women in Agriculture session on human resource management […] Read more
VIDEO: Strategic planning, ‘natural laws’ of mindset and decision-making
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
A different approach to mindset and decision-making for farmers and ranchers
Stein appointed to manage AFA
Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He'll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.
VIDEO: Strategic planning in the new year
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
We don’t plan to fail; we fail to plan. Allan Savory said this many times in my holistic management training and I think it bears repeating, particularly at this time of year. One strategic planning recommendation is to create an external, state-of-the-industry report, as well as an internal business update. To plan for the future, […] Read more
VIDEO: Looking at change and authenticity on the ranch
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
David Irvine has long been a mentor of mine and a leader in the field of organizational development. He began his career in family systems therapy and expanded from there. He now describes himself as the leadership navigator. Irvine hosts a monthly webinar to support people’s growth. One of the recent ones was titled “Embracing […] Read more
The big move: Relocating the ranch
The Stewart family undertook a modern cattle drive, moving their operation from B.C. to Saskatchewan
Ranching is ranching, wherever you are. Or is it? Erika and Cyle Stewart would likely say it is, and it is not. Relocating a house and family to another province is no small task. Make it an entire ranch and cow herd and you are at a whole other level. In 2017, the Stewarts had […] Read more
Agfinity declares bankruptcy
Agfinity Inc. officially filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 25, just over a month since the Alberta grain brokerage shut down operations and laid off employees.
VIDEO: Nothing new here with transition planning, or is there?
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
When visiting with a fellow producer at a recent industry conference, he said, “Succession, succession, succession. Every time I open a magazine or article, that is what it is all about.” So why are we continuing to talk (or write) about it? Because many of us are facing it, and struggling. It is hard. The […] Read more
Hub International acquires Global Ag Risk Solutions
Global insurance brokerage and financial services firm Hub International Limited (Hub) announced on Tuesday it has acquired Global Ag Risk Solutions Corp. and Global Ag Weather Solutions Corp. known as Parametric Ag (collectively, Global Ag Risk Solutions).
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
