Category: FCC Knowledge

Olds College in Alberta has been an agricultural learning centre for more than a century. Now it’s a leader in western Canada for innovative applied research. Meet Dave and Lauren, two inquiring minds who are enthusiastic about what Olds can do for them – and how they can contribute to Canadian agriculture.

Podcasts offer entertainment and information and can be integrated into our daily routines. Farmers thrive on the latest news in products, prices and predictions when it’s available 24/7, in the barn, truck or tractor. Now there’s a new series of Canadian podcasts from across the country, just for them.

Janine Lock and Mark Ruiter are two of the faces of tomorrow’s agriculture – enthusiastic, optimistic and keen to continue learning after graduation. It’s that last quality, in particular, that bodes well for home-grown innovation in Canada’s agri-food industry…and it’s just what’s needed for competitiveness and sustainability in these challenging times.

It’s never too early for a family to discuss how the farm will pass from one generation to the next. Especially when off-farm kids are involved. Determining an equitable split comes down to a few complex, but fundamental questions.

Planning ahead for capital projects on the farm can help them run more smoothly, and maybe even save money. If you take the time to sketch out a master plan for the property, chances are spaces and structures will work, and look, more like you’d hoped.

Striking a deal in agriculture isn’t quite like doing business in the city…odds are, the two parties involved in the deal might be neighbours for years. With buyers and sellers likely to cross paths again, it’s important that everyone feels the deal was fair. Two experts talk about negotiating here

If you have something to sell, or simply want to be a more influential voice on-line, you need to have a strong personal brand that conveys credibility…one that builds familiarity and trust each time you return to the site. This story introduces three brand builders at different milestones in their online presence. Photo: Food & Beverage Canada.

When beef processing facilities close due to worker illness, such a Covid-19 outbreak, livestock farmers quickly feel the fallout. We’ve seen it happen at numerous plants recently in Canada and the U.S. Instead of generating cash flow for animals shipped, producers incur additional costs for a longer period of care and feeding. But a bit of early business planning can mitigate the situation.

Consumer’s buying patterns have changed during this pandemic, and that may mean new opportunities...