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AgriSuccess Journal Archives
Find stories from past editions of AgriSuccess Journal.
November/December 2007
Dairy contrast: expand or specialize?
That depends on your goals
Right size your farm
Bigger isn't always better
Building on business planning strengths
Capitalizing on areas of expertise
September/October 2007
Biofuel revolution
Over the past year, ethanol and biodiesel have fundamentally altered the outlook for agriculture.
Planning to succeed – Make sure selling local pays
Selling local is no guarantee of profitability, but there are ways to protect your profit margin.
Connect with customers
A food component called CLA may change how beef and milk are marketed.
July/August 2007
Fish-friendly agriculture pays off
Thanks to fish-friendly agricultural practices, salmon are returning to Quebec rivers.
Good stewardship of the land makes good business sense.
Minimum tillage, mushroom substrate composting and sustainable poultry practices are today’s success stories.
Carbon offset trading is becoming a reality
Some producers are already cashing in by cutting carbon emissions. Are you?
May/June 2007
Using technology to monitor your operation
You can be two places at once with affordable and reliable monitoring systems.
Plan your season with your own weather station
While you can’t control the weather, accurate weather information can help you work it to your advantage.
Standardizing the organic label in Canada
As demand for organic food grows, the time has come to regulate this industry.
March/April 2007
Will high grain prices last?
The days of surplus grain production may be a thing of the past.
Word-of-mouth advertising works
Bring your customers closer to food production with direct sales.
Identify safety risks on the farm
Awareness and prevention can be lifesavers.
January/February 2007
Biofuels buzz
Is prosperity for the sector just around the corner?
Get ready for the second generation
New traits to meet consumer demand will revolutionize the food industry.
Manage your risk
What do new occupational health and safety laws mean for your farm?
November/December 2006
Learning to leverage human resources
Being a manager of people means acquiring a whole new skill set.
Keeping your employees
A little appreciation goes a long way.
Investing in people helps the farm
Are you training and retaining your employees to get the best?
September/October 2006
Producer-controlled leader in seed processing
What’s the success secret behind the largest seed processor in Quebec?
Chesslawn Vineyard and Winery
An Ontario grower feeds his passion for agriculture through new varieties.
Value doesn’t mean lowest price
Strategic partnerships add the quality consumers are looking for.
July/August 2006
Manure to electricity
Is the time right for a biogas system on your farm?
Turn your paperwork into a plan
Your existing paperwork can help you create a new environmental strategy.
Burning wheat has more value than putting it in bread
Will you get better returns feeding the world - or its appetite for energy?
May/June 2006
Risk management in commodities
Stay on top of market trends by managing risk from home.
Open up - it won't hurt
If it affects their food, consumers want more information - not less.
Egg marketing success
Do you see opportunities to make the supply management system work for you?
March/April 2006
The Trait Race
Will you be growing what consumers want? See what’s coming in crop traits.
Agri-food research: no frills here
Looking for a bigger ROI? Check out Canadian research.
Biological seed treatment derived from quinoa
An innovative Canadian company expands into the big American market.
January/February 2006
Farmland: buy or rent
Choose what’s best for your business.
Measuring cow burps
Are bovine greenhouse gases a bunch of hot air?
Promoting staple foods
Organizations are spending to increase demand and profit.
November/December 2005
Workforce from abroad
Foreign workers mean success for many farm operations.
Drought-fighting plants
Will your crops be prospering when it’s dry?
Ice cider success
See how an industry expert increases business potential.
September/October 2005
Growing IP grains for profit
See how producers use Identity Preserved crops to cash in
Premium beef markets
See how producers take control in a challenging market.
Bio-pharming
For some Canadian producers, the prescription is in the field.
March/April 2005
Advisers return big dividends
What can a farm adviser add to your bottom line? Try 40 per cent.
Is incorporation for you?
Learn the benefits and the risk of incorporating your operation.
Incorporation and succession planning
How do you turn your farm corporation over to your children?
Be SMART and keep your best
Want to keep your top employees? Treat them how they want to be treated.
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