Benchmarking is the key to unlocking a farm’s hidden potential, whether they choose to start by focusing on financial ratios, labour efficiency, or both.  |  Getty Images

Financial benchmarks play key role in a farm’s success

Many farms and ranches that come to my team often ask a similar big question: How can they get more out of what they already have? They know something isn’t quite right with their operation, but they’re unsure what it could be or where to begin. All around them, challenges arise — whether it’s finding […] Read more


Access to capital is the cornerstone of a thriving farm, whether producers are looking to maintain cash flow, upgrade equipment or plan an expansion. | Getty Images

Telling lenders a good farm story can help access capital

In an era in which agricultural markets can turn on a dime, securing reliable and affordable financing has become a critical challenge that can determine the success or failure of a farming operation. Access to capital is the cornerstone of a thriving farm, whether producers are looking to maintain cash flow, upgrade equipment or plan […] Read more

Across the industry, farm management consultants are providing expert advice to farms on optimizing operations and financial and resource management. They’re helping to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability through tailored strategies and solutions for a broad range of farms and challenges. | Getty Images

Peer power and professional precision can lead to success

In the dynamic and fast-changing world of agricultural production, successful farm management increasingly relies upon a combination of traditional wisdom and innovative strategies to improve business results and viability. Across the industry, farm management consultants are providing expert advice to farms on optimizing operations and financial and resource management. They’re helping to improve efficiency, profitability […] Read more


Farm families who are considering buying an asset are encouraged to thoroughly consider not only the price and value but also the broader implications of its worth.  |  File photo

Variety of factors go into determining an asset’s worth

In my many years of work helping farm families to enhance their businesses, I often am asked questions such as, “how can I justify paying the currently high market prices for (insert agricultural asset here) to be able to grow or maintain my operations?” or “how are others able and willing to pay such high […] Read more