Health & Environment

Difficult Conversations – Sharing Bad Information

Researchers assess impact of livestock use on intermountain wetlands, vegetation, biodiversity and waterfowl.

A minor accident can be a costly occurrence for any small business, but Jamie Beaumont doesn’t promote farm safety just to pinch a few pennies.

Innovative Water Treatment Technologies

Researchers evaluate innovative water treatment technologies to help the horticulture industry recycle and reuse water and nutrients and reduce environmental impacts.

It wasn’t until Stutt headed off to university – where he got his degree in development studies – that he began to consider a career in ag.

1. Assuming all genetic relationships equal good working relationships.

Mission accomplished

For years, Tom Cox’s life was full of the kind of excitement you don’t get growing corn and soybeans.

Prairie ranchers go global

Every day, in places around the world, people walk into restaurants and are told they’re in for a special treat because they’ve ordered Heritage Angus Beef.

Do you believe in your abilities?

Farm To Cafeteria Canada

Farm to Cafeteria programs connect farm to fork.

Farmer Behaviour, Agricultural Management, and Climate Change

This study examines the broad range of factors driving farm management decisions that can improve the environment, including drawing on the...

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National Farm Business Management Innovation Roundtable Results

The National Farm Business Management Innovation Roundtable took place at Farm Management Canada’s Annual General Meeting on June 13, 2012....

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Emergency Drought Situation – 2012: A Resource Portal for Farmers

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2020: Planning for the Business Management Needs of Canadian Farmers

In 2011, FMC commissioned a Report on the Farm Business Management Needs of Canadian Farmers as an internal document to help steer FMC's...

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Bioenergy Projects and Sustainable Development:Which Project Types Offer the Greatest Benefits?

Bioenergy is often considered a green alternative to oil. With the aim to validate this idea, the authors of this report evaluated the...

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Organic Field Crop Handbook - Second Edition

Published by the Canadian Organic Growers, the Organic Field Crop Handbook is a practical reference guide both for organic field crop farmers and...

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From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank

As pollution covers the world's cities, temperatures on Planet Earth rise, and once rich oil fields run dry, researchers scramble to find...

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A Primer on Agri-Food Marketing: Sector Profiles and Case Studies

In addition, this publication presents an introductory profile of the marketing issues facing 12 agricultural...

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Pasture to Profit

Blog by Tom Phillips from the Centre of Excellence in Farm Business Management Massey & Lincoln Universities New Zealand ex Pasture based Dairy Consultant & Group Facilitator in UK.

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How studying peach palm in tropical Latin America can help us understand the potential of diversity

As stresses on global food production start to take effect, crop and varietal diversity could enhance options for future food security.

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Bill Taylor Podcasts

Audio podcasts on numerous subjects, including personal & family financial literacy, board governance, estate planning, leadership, facilitation, conflict management, horticulture, and more.

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