Human Resource Management

Let’s declare war on meetings--time wasting, poorly run, unnecessary meetings that none of us feel should be required as part of our work lives.

One of the most challenging questions for producers is what to pay for labour.

Difficult Conversations – Sharing Bad Information

Why are employees in some companies happy to stick with the company while others look for a change?

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.

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.

“I have adopted strategic business management because it allows me to enjoy my time on the tractor, and evenings with my wife.” Cedric MacLeod

1. Assuming all genetic relationships equal good working relationships.

For most Canadians, putting Saskatchewan and wine in the same sentence doesn’t seem to fit. In fact, Saskatchewan consumers drink the least amount of wine per capita compared to every other province. That isn’t slowing down growth for Living Sky Winery, say husband and wife team Susan Echlin and Vance Lester, named the 2012 Saskatchewan Outstanding Young Farmers.

A lot of judges were scratching their heads when Brett Sheffield showed up at the ‘Central Canada’ finalist of a major competition for young entrepreneurs.

This handbook provides companion material to the Guide for Developing a B.C....

The Guide to Developing a BC Agriculture Employee Handbook is intended as a  guide to assist employers in preparing a handbook that they can...

Farmers, throughout their working lives, develop valuable expertise, especially about "what really works" on the farm. Working in groups...

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

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

A fact sheet entitled "Growing Your Business" featuring hot trends for agriculture and business planning advice.   

Designed for farm families and their advisors, Working Together follows a farm family in the transfer of their farm. The essential legal, tax and...

The material in the book is organized in building blocks, and is best viewed in order so each section builds on the previous one. The first few...

The Best Management Practice project is based on the concept that solutions to the many issues may come from “leading farmers”....

Use this tool to learn about the important parts of an effective HR plan, read case studies and conduct exercises to help you build and implement a strong plan for your farm.

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.

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

Discover how a vacation is a legitimate investment in your health, relationships and management performance.

Learn how this 300 cow dairy operation has evolved over 76 years and supported three generations of the Breault family.

Goal setting tips from Michelle Painchaud to help you build an action plan for your farm’s future.
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Best-selling author and executive coach David Irvine continues his discussion of the challenges of running a family business and how to overcome...

Best-selling author and executive coach David Irvine discusses the challenges of running a family business and how to overcome them. In part one...

Discover why calculating and managing your machinery costs is so important for your bottom line.

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Developing human resource strategies is a good investment. Strategic HR specialist Dr. Sara Mann shares how to attract and retain employees that...

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