This article sets out some of the legal considerations to start a business to sell home-grown product, such as vegetables, herbs, fruit or honey.
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New AgriInvest requirements can have major implications
AgriInvest is an effective initiative that has positively helped farmers mitigate unexpected risks, allow for better cash flow and access additional funds to invest in capital improvements.
Ask tough questions to determine if business still works
Across the country, a hard conversation is unfolding. Many producers are starting to ask a tougher question: can we keep doing this the way we always have?
Alberta farmers find strength in joint venture
Four producers began Quattro Ventures 15 years ago as a way to pool their resources and a fifth has since joined
Four Alberta farm families formed Quattro Ventures in 2010 after being part of the Palliser Triangle Marketing Club since 1994.
Family finds way to work apart but also together
The Stepplers say collaborating to transition the family farm offers better chance of success for everyone
If families can find a way to work together, it can make a world of difference to the profitability and future of their farm — and to their relationships with each other.
British Columbia farmers to receive increased AgriStability supports
Government sites extreme weather, trade concerns for increased funding
B.C. farmers to receive bump in AgriStability compensations due to weather concerns, international trade instability
New Farm Credit Canada loan option aims to ease farm ownership transfers
Farm succession is one of the scenarios that FCC hopes their new enhanced transition loan will make easier for both farm buyer and farm seller
Farm Credit Canada’s enhanced transition loan meant to offer better financial terms, flexibility for farm and agribusiness assets changing hands.
Producers must formalize their generosity to employees
Many farms go above and beyond for their teams, but when generosity isn’t backed by structure, it can quickly become a liability.
Joint ventures, farming trusts have different purposes
Joint ventures and farm trusts should be considered to help address some challenges you may have with the growing generations and farm succession.
Unstable business climate requires farmer vigilance
It is always important to be vigilant when doing business with people and companies, but this is especially the case during difficult times.
