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June 5, 2021
Owning farmland is a key factor of success. It is after all, hard to farm without land outside of the greenhouse sector. Without continued access to farmland, a farm operation’s lifespan is perilous. There are only really two options for access to farmland, ownership and leasing. And one of those is currently more advantageous and […]
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Farming is generally a capital intensive venture and if you have read some of the other blog posts, you’ll know my number one recommendation is sticking to a budget. There is a story behind that, a personal one. I farm without a line of credit. There is no operating loan, no credit card or demand […]
March 9, 2021
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October 15, 2020
Starting your own farm can daunting and also at times feel impossible if you are looking on Realtor.ca. Seeing the price tag of a farm can definitely make it feel like an overwhelming hurdle. If you have read several other posts here at The Farming Frontiers, you might know that I suggest considering starting a […]
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Farming has lots of sayings about “go big or get out.” Growth in agriculture is usually measured in more acres, more livestock and frequently bigger debt. Before growth, you should worry about profitability and management. The benefits of economies of scale are much smaller than many farmers realize. There is a sweet spot for farm […]
February 28, 2020
