In the last five years, every farm has upped its business management. So is your farm middle-of-the-pack? Above average? Below? Get ready for some surprises
Could a peer group be right for you? Country Guide talks to one Ontario group to find out
A growing number of Western Canada’s farmers are using peer groups to drive their performance. This one is ready made
For the Burnhams, the lesson of COVID-19 is more of a reminder, really. Family is the core of a farm business
For Lauren and Ryan Maurer, it’s the challenge of 2021. How do they keep from getting personally overwhelmed as the farm gets bigger and more complex?
How can a business plan be worth writing when farming is so unpredictable? For Mike and Amy Cronin, that’s the wrong question
Sleepless nights? Behind on your bills? Avoiding the banker? You aren’t alone, and there can be a path back to better times
Rather than focussing on pandemic problems, the next generation brings solutions to the table
Is there a better way to find and retain farm employees in Canada’s tough market? Van Raay Paskal Farms figured there must be, with innovative thinking and a readiness to look to non-traditional sources
Business planning practices are driving success on these three farms
As Canada’s oldest farm publication, with roots back to 1886, Country Guide is about the business of farming, providing farmers with strategic business thinking. In each issue, enjoy stories on Profiles, Products and People.
