FCC Special Events

Young Farmer Agriwebinar Series

FCC is partnering with the Canadian Farm Business Management Council to deliver the Young Farmer Agriwebinar Series. Upcoming online seminars include:

Monday, April 12

Creating a Balanced Partnership
Often, two heads are better than one especially when everyone brings their own unique skills to the table. Learn how to successfully create a partnership between yourself and another producer for mutual profitability.

Presenter: Terry Betker – read bio 
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Monday, April 19

Transitioning to Full-Time Farming
Many producers work off-farm to make ends meet. How do you make the jump to farming full-time? This is your chance to learn how to make a smooth and sustainable transition.

Presenter: Reg Shandro – read bio 
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Monday, April 26

Transferring the Farm Outside of the Family
More and more producers are thinking of succession and many farming operations are being passed onto business partners outside of the family. Learn how to make succession planning work for you.

Presenter: Dr. John Fast – read bio 
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Past Events

Is your business ready for the green economy?

Hear from the experts. Join moderator Cher Brethour, Director of Sustainability Services, Guelph Food Technology Centre.
 
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Maintaining the flow: redefining agricultural sustainability in the context of water use
Robert Sandford, Canadian Chair of the United Nations Water for Life
 

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Biomass: the future of energy
Tim Haig, President and CEO, Biox Corporation

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Positioning agriculture in the carbon markets of the future: how to take advantage of the early days
Karen Haugen-Kozyra, President, KHK Consulting

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Organic Waste Provides Opportunities for Healthy Food Production
John Paul, President of Transform Compost Systems

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