Future farm plan questions from a veteran adviser
Greg Fedak writes to farm operators about using the coming months for strategic thinking. The piece urges owners to consider three and five year timelines for the farm and personal life, assess profitability, plan for disruption, and involve spouses. It emphasizes documenting answers to guide expansion, succession, and ongoing operations. Fedak is a MAFRI Business Development Specialist.
Farmers plan to increase equipment spending in 2010
Farm Credit Canada Vision Panel survey of over 900 producers across Canada completed in November 2009 finds 42 percent intend to spend more on equipment in 2010 while 45 percent expect no change and 14 percent will spend less. Quebec producers show the strongest decrease intent at 21 percent, with Alberta 8 percent, British Columbia 6 percent, and Ontario 9 percent.
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British Columbia
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Atlantic Provinces
FCC
Bly
Canada
Hort Line opens at Brandon University for summer help
The Hort-Line assists local gardeners with plant tree and lawn problems. Padraic Mahood will handle calls at 1.204.727.9783 or horline@brandoni.ca. Outside Brandon callers provide full name address and postal code for mail replies. Samples can be brought to Room 327 Brodie Science Building or mailed to The Hart Hotline c/o Biology Dept Brandon University 270 18th Street Brandon MB R7A6A9. Co sponsors include Career Focus the Province of Manitoba and Brandon University faculties. The Plant Disease Identification Form aids diagnosis.
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Faculty of Science
Manitoba Agriculture
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