The need to help farmers manage the increasing risks associated with farming is a key election issue for the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO). In this Ontario Election 2014 podcast, RealAgriculture.com's Bernard Tobin speaks with Henry Van Ankum, chair of the Grain Farmers of Ontario, about the organization's 'Recommendations for Smart Growth' election platform it... Read More
Category: Farm Management
Having one dark chapter in your life doesn't mean that's how the whole book has to be, says Mary Morrissey, a life coach and motivational speaker, who spoke at last month's Advancing Women — Leadership in Agriculture conference. Morrissey is no stranger to set backs, challenges and being told her dreams were unattainable. But from... Read More
Do you ever feel that you face challenges? That there are some days that you cannot get the work done that you need to on the farm? Well then watch this great video by Apricot Lane Farms and director John Chester about a farmer that faces physical challenges that have been greatly overcome. This is... Read More
Do you remember when you decided you wanted to pursue a career in agriculture? Or were you someone who never really chose it, it was just what you had always done? An increasing number of individuals from a non-farming background go on to work in the agriculture industry — it's a natural byproduct of a... Read More
Farming is a great occupational choice, full of hard work and reward. Like many careers though, farming can be very stressful and extremely taxing on your mental state depending on the weather, profitability and work load. Farmers and ranchers are very proud people where even going to the doctor is avoided at times for physical... Read More
Farm Management Canada and the Canadian Association of Diploma Agriculture Programs are collecting submissions from agricultural students across Canada and will award three winners with $1,000 towards furthering their education in agriculture. The award is designed to help students develop their communication skills by having the opportunity to voice their opinion on a subject related... Read More
Long-time followers and fans of Real Agriculture know two things: we love to do a conference or show wrap up at most of the events we cover, and, that we usually include incredibly serious, hard hitting news in each of them. Well, that second point may be a bit of a stretch, but the Real... Read More
People who like to plan or have everything go according to plan may or may not want to hear what Senator JoAnne Buth has to say about navigating a career path. In this enlightening interview between Buth and Real Agriculture's Shaun Haney, filmed at the Advancing Women — Leadership in Agriculture conference, Buth relates how... Read More
Earlier this spring while having a nice quiet breakfast at a hotel restaurant, I overheard a very disturbing, but common conversation. Let me set the stage (table?) for you: There was a couple in their 70s sitting at the table beside me chewing away at their eggs Benedict when the husband says to his wife,... Read More
Recent growth in farm land pricing has outpaced land's earning capacity. What does this mean for the farm? It means, among many other things, that land is more than even before an indicator of wealth and a business asset in the farming economy. This is good news for farmers who own land, however, it creates... Read More