Tools for Strategic Planning:Guiding Farmers Through Risk Management, Contingency Planning

摘要

In farming, risks are ever-present. An accident can change a life, poor business planning can slow growth, environmental changes can damage crops, and misunderstanding customers can stunt sales.The Agri-food Management Institute (AMI), an Ontario organization that connects agri-food producers and processors with best businessmanagement tools and resources, recently launched a Risk Management Toolkit in partnership with Farm Management Canada (FMC) to help farmers become more aware of risks and to give them the tools for strategic planning."Annual business planning and regular assessment paves the way for strong, efficient operations," says Ryan Koeslag, executive director of AMI. "Risk management is a key component of the business plan that helps farmers achieve goals by visualizing theiroperation in five, 10, or 20 plus years."