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Great show Tide View Farm, of Noel. Premier Hereford Exhibitor and Top Breeders Herd at the Beef Expo in Truro today. 

CFA hoping to improve AgriInvest  through info from survey

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - ExecutiveDirector

 

For more details on this opportunity, click here...

Business Essentials for your Farm Business

You decided to farm most likely because you enjoy working with livestock, crops and/or machinery.  Few get into business because they enjoy the management necessities of a business!  However running a business requires different skill sets beyond production.  Through this course we will look at management skills to increase your success rate covering such topics as marketing, human resource management, record keeping, understanding financials, communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of business regulatory issues, inventory control, planning, organization, problem solving, strategic planning, succession planning, etc.   The depth of each topic area will depend on the needs of the participants who sign up for the program.

This course will start on Monday, September 21 and run each Monday for nine weeks from 10 - 3 p.m. in the

Annapolis Boardroom, Perennia Innovation Park, 60 Research Drive, Bible Hill. To register  for this opportunity to improve your management skills, contact Shelly MacKenzie at 893-2293 or [email protected].

Financial Management for your Farm Business

Are you tired of wondering where your profits have gone?

Is your business positioned to optimize profits?

This 40 hour customized Workplace Education program will help your farm build the skills, knowledge and performance needed to take advantage of sound financial decisions.

Topics that could be covered:

*   The Basics and Definitions

*   Concepts of Bookkeeping

*   Pricing Strategy

*   Home Office and Vehicle Use

*   Basic Farm Taxation

*   Financial Statements

*   Reporting Requirements

*   Budgets and Cash Flows

*   Financial Analysis

This course will take place on Tuesday evenings from 5 - 9 p.m. starting on September 22 and running for 10 weeks and will be held at the Lunenburg Campus of the NSCC.(Day and location subject to change)

If you would like to register for this worthwhile opportunity for your farm business, please call Shelly MacKenzie at 893-2293 or email [email protected]

HR Training for Farmers

People are the foundation of every business, and as a business grows it typically requires input from more and more people.  Managing the human resources of your business is essential for growth and success.   This can be your greatest challenge, and improper HR practices can cost you time and money.  Through this course we will explore foundational topics like communications and generational differences.  We will also discuss various tools to manage human resources, all which will help you attain Employer of Choice status.  We will discuss the process of hiring, maintaining and developing good employees, and employers responsibilities under the labour standards code, etc.   

This course will start on Thursday, September 24 and run each Thursday for nine weeks from 10 - 3 p.m. in the

Annapolis Boardroom, Perennia Innovation Park, 60 Research Drive, Bible Hill. To register for this opportunity to learn proper HR skills, contact Shelly MacKenzie at 893-2293 or [email protected].

Don't   Forget

Open Farm Day

taking place

Sunday, September 20

For an up to date list of participating farms, visit

www.meetyourfarmer.ca

Cape Breton  Farm and Food Show

Experience the Harvest of Cape Breton

October 10, 2015 - Centre 200 Sydney

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sponsored by the Cape Breton/Richmond Federation of Agriculture

 

The Celtic Colours Farm and Food Fair event is a one day event located at Centre 200 in Sydney, Saturday October 10, 2015 from 10:00am to 5:00pm showcasing Cape Breton farm, fish and food products. This event is delivered in conjunction with the launch of the Celtic Colors International Festival.

This event is being organized to raise the public awareness of Cape Breton produced Farm and Food products, including seafood while at the same time providing a venue for producers to sell their locally produced wares.  Through this event we hope to create linkages between consumers, food producers and processors, restaurants, seafood and farm-related products.

 

In addition to Farm, Fish and Food Vendors, the event will be offering Chef Demonstrations, Educational Booths, Food Sampling and will feature a special "Sprouting Talent" stage with young local musicians.

 

This event will attract locals and tourists, in equal measure, who are looking for a taste of Cape Breton, to learn about our local Food Industry and to have some fun as well.  Our promotional campaign will begin in September and will include online advertising, social media, newspaper ads, radio and a special live radio promotion at the time of the event.  We hope to make this event the PREMIERE Local Food Event for Cape Breton presented at the peak of the harvest season!

 

If you are interested in being a vendor, demonstrator, sponsor or volunteer at this unique event please contact Maureen at 902-794-7633 or