Success stories

How Carol Poole’s informal business plan helped her build a solid operation, good breeding stock and quality fleece from her herd.

Diversification, innovative thinking, excellent partnerships and strong family teamwork all help the Regehr family achieve lofty goals.

With a sound business strategy and support, first time farmers can find success in agriculture.

How formalized succession plans for two family farms and mentoring to lead, grow and prosper resulted in successful transitions.

Learn how rancher Ben Campbell uses benchmarking to maximize land value and decide how to invest his time.

A measured, strategic approach helps the Davis family of Paris, Ont., successfully serve a niche for leeks, a vegetable with relatively flat market demand.

Doef’s Greenhouses merges a tri-gen energy partnership with a vibrant family business, local workers and a close connection to consumers – allowing them to thrive and grow, even in challenging times.

Nurturing good relationships with all stakeholders is key to the Berry family’s growth and success with both Under and Over the Hill farms.

Learn how a young chicken farmer from Quebec is realizing his dream through amazing mentors and his farming community’s support.

A drive to succeed, a strong work ethic and incorporation of global innovation trends gives a mushroom farmer the edge he needs – and $50 million in annual sales.