If you're interested in learning how to better manage your agriculture business, you won't want to miss the Canadian Farm Business Management Council's (CFBMC) "Managing Excellence in Agriculture 2010" conference.  And I just found out today that the early bird registration discount has been extended for another couple weeks!  I think this is a "no brainer" really - you get an unbelievable lineup of speakers covering an array of management issues and a discounted price...sign me up!

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If you don’t know the answer to this question, then your operation is at risk! 

You might work harder than your neighbour and put in longer hours, but this doesn’t mean you’re a better farmer. Only those who take regular and multiple measurements of their operations can truly tell how they are doing.  And guess what…these tend to be the most profitable farmers.

I know all of you have heard government and advisors preach the need for business planning. Although I whole heartedly agree t...
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By Dalynn Harris

A brand is an important thing...just ask any cattleman. Sure, it’s a distinguishing feature that indicates ownership, but in today’s competitive marketplace it also communicates something else; something arguably more important. Every time a rancher places his mark on one of his animals, they are communicating all the qualities they have bred into their herd.  In this way, this small symbol becomes a very powerful communications piece. 
Like a cattle brand, agribusinesses ...
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Here's nice little article that was recently published.  It describes some of the changes the Alberta Farm & Ranch Directory has undergone in the past year.

ACCA celebrated the publishing of the 37th edition of their Alberta Farm & Ranch Directory by completely redesigning the directory and adding additional elements.  “It’s always been something Albertans have turned to and we wanted to ensure it continued to deliver value,” says Michele Aasgard, ACCA’s Executive Director,  “and fro...
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