Business Management

A Contingency Plan For Health

March 2022—How will the farm function if one of the major players has a serious injury, illness or dies? A good answer takes some planning. Create “What if” scenarios, plan how to work through these scenarios, and share these plans with every member of the farm team. We all know that agriculture can be dangerous, but...
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Business Management

Using foresight as a tool for farm success

January 2022—

The global pandemic has revealed that agriculture is an essential industry, and farmers are resilient. While we celebrate these successes, it’s also important to reflect on what we could have done differently to manage risk and maximize opportunity. Moving forward, farms that use foresight and put business practices in place to reduce uncertainty will be better positioned for continued success.

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Business Management

What BRM tools are right for you?

November 2021—

After the summer drought and drop in crop productivity in 2021, canola farmers may be reviewing their business risk management (BRM) program. This article describes how FMC’s AgriShield can help farmers work through a comprehensive approach to manage farm risk.

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Business Management

You’re Hired? How to Employ, Retain Farm Employees

September 2021—

Do you need more help on the farm? Before hiring anyone, accurately describe the help needed and make sure the job posting is clear on expectations. Get familiar with the required paperwork, and study a few tips on employee satisfaction and retention.

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