Business planning & structures

A new class of agricultural consultants has emerged. Here's what you should ask to make sure you get the right one for you.

Learn how setting fair land rental prices, open communication and written contracts contribute to building a positive landlord-tenant relationship.

Sometimes a farm transition plan involves family members asserting their independence and heading in different directions.

While it’s quick and easy to get your farm into a corporation, it’s very complicated to get it out. Farmer and charted accountant, Lance Stockbrugger shares some of the long-term impacts of incorporation.

If farm enterprises aren't properly structured with written agreements or business decisions are neglected, the human and financial costs can be extremely high.

The Berthiaume family have developed a business structure with more than a dozen enterprises. The key to their success story? Effective communication and an open spirit.

Farm size matters when it comes to maximizing profitability, but bigger isn't always best. Read on to find out why efficiency should come before expansion.