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As we enjoy the summer season and see the farmers' markets thriving, it's crucial to highlight the resilience and tenacity of Black farmers in Canadian agriculture. I am proud to have overseen the research and writing for a national research study called Africulture: A National Study on Black Farmers. This study interviewed Black farmers from across Canada to explore the challenges they face, solutions for supporting Black-owned farms, and the future of Black farming in Canada. This influential report discusses the lack of access to funding and resources, discrimination, and systemic barriers. Also, exploring different approaches to address these issues, including community support, advocacy, and policy change. Help Black farmers grow this season! Learn about the importance of supporting Black-owned farms and how you can make a difference at https://lnkd.in/g9NGGRek Report Partners: @PitchBetter @foodpreneurlab  @innovateinclusion @FoundationforBlackCommunities @DalhousieUniversity @SunnyBoyFarm @setsi @dragonflyventures #reportwriting #research #writing #national #nationalstudy #agriculture #agricultureincanada #canada #BlackFarmers #Interview #focusgroup #survey 

Farmers and ranchers who utilize the Ranching for Profit financial and economic models have the opportunity to truly propel their operations into a profitable future. By taking the Ranching for Profit School, Brian Brhel of Denton, Nebraska learned how to focus more on the business side of his business. The skills and tools he learned during the school will allow him to take his livestock and crop operation to the next level. #ranching4profit #agriculture #businessowner

Discover the BEEF-tastic Opportunity! 🐮 From pastures to profit, learn why savvy investors are flocking to the cattle market for steady returns and financial stability. Curious about the benefits of investing in these bovine beauties? This article breaks it down: ✅ A Growing Global Population ✅ Higher Returns ✅ Scalability ✅ Diversification within the Sector ✅ Potential Tax Benefits Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gMAkBvww #InvestmentOpportunity #CattleInvestment #FinancialGrowth #DiversifyYourPortfolio #SmartInvesting #FarmToMarket #MoneyMoo-ves #SustainableInvesting #InvestWisely #FinancialStability

'Young' Trustees - one of my favourite Board related subjects and something that we talk about often during the search process but - how many organisations actually have looked to find someone from that background on their Board and made it accessible for younger people to get involved at Board level?? Lucy Mitchell actually approached me when she saw the first of our Trustee Talks and wanted to chat through the subject and how she could get involved in the series. She felt that younger Trustees were underrepresented and wanted to encourage younger people to apply but also organisations to consider opening up Board roles to younger Trustees. I think this is a great talk and brings up so much that's positive to help diversity on Board from a younger person's perspective and point of view. It's a fab example of how we think about diversity on Boards and what's happening out there already. I love how they had to open up the Board to application from older people to ensure diversity 😀 Have you thought about having a younger person on the Board? Do you have someone already - what has is done for the organisation and the Board itself? Aspen People

📹If you would like to know more about the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs, how we developed our Board to be more diverse and strategic and what it is like to be a Trustee for the organisation watch the video below. ⬇️

This is one of my favorite Edmonton and area companies. I remember when they came out with their brand update, bringing together everything you need for grill time goodness in easy and modern packaging. Their success follows suit with their focus on brand identity and operational effectiveness wrapped around something wonderful, but now common - a small potato. This product philosophy parallels many projects our team has helped develop at Bennu Engineering Ltd. and in our early careers. To move a market forward sometimes the product calls for a core technology that’s innovative, and patentable. Other times we may only need off-the-shelf functionality. More importantly than the core tech, the brand identity, industrial design, and customer experience are the differentiating factors for company success and how you make a small potato, into a much bigger one.

🌱🚜 Shining a Light on Black Farmers in Canada 🌱🚜 Did you know that Black farmers are a highly marginalized group in Canada, with little to no representation in the agricultural industry? This lack of visibility and knowledge about their experiences makes it challenging to address their needs and provide much-needed support. Today, I'm thrilled to share an exciting project that aims to change this narrative and make a tangible impact in the lives of Black farmers. Introducing Africulture, a groundbreaking research study focused on agriculture in the Black Communities in Canada. Our mission is clear: to increase visibility, address food scarcity issues, and secure essential financing for Black farmers. We firmly believe in supporting Black-owned farms and promoting their growth and success in every possible way. By participating in this project, we will gain valuable insights that will not only help those committed to sustainability to support Black farmers better but also create a space for Black farmers to share their stories and build a strong and supportive community. We are offering a $25 honorarium for the first 100 Black farmer participants to encourage participation. Your contribution matters, and your voice is essential in this endeavor. To learn more about Africulture and participate in the survey, visit www.africulture.ca. I kindly request you to share this post with your network and, if you're a Black farmer, take the survey to participate in this transformative project. Together, let's create positive change and champion the cause of Black farmers in Canada. 🙌🌾 #Africulture #BlackFarmersCanada #InnovateInclusion #Agriculture Pitch Better SETSI Fair Finance Fund Foodpreneur Lab

Working with Ken & Craig of Princess Auto Ltd. was one of the many highlights of my time as President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. “CFA & Princess Auto” - is a superb pairing, especially when you consider Princess Auto’s obsession with understanding and responding to the needs of farmers across Canada. In my opinion, Canadian Ag is best served by members of the value chain with this kind of approach. Primary Ag is the goose that lays the golden eggs for all the links in this chain; from input suppliers (fertilizer, seed, feed, crop protectants, fuel, soil amendments and so on), to agronomists, to equipment dealers, to building/storage suppliers, to packaging suppliers, to packers/processors/dealers, to pallet & tote bag suppliers, to transportation, to legal and accounting suppliers, to HR consultants, to buyers and more. The list is ‘l o n g’. I believe, of all the businesses that make up each of these links, those who will do the best for the longest, will be those who take a similar tack to Princess Auto’s. My sense, my advice to the whole value chain, become customer obsessed. Help your customers thrive. Be caring and committed to making their communities stronger. And my sense is, this approach should be taken by the golden geese too. Farmers & ranchers will benefit if they are able to cultivate and build relationships for the long haul with the folks they do business with in the value chain. A good friend of mine is known to quote this African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This is a powerful concept. Many thanks to Princess Auto for wanting to go far with Canadian Ag, for seeing the potential Canadian Ag embodies, and for being such high quality people while on that journey.

National Farmer's Day is a day to honor the resilient spirit of farmers. The ones who serve us, Texas, our nation and the world. As Capital Farm Credit commemorates #NationalFarmersDay, we take the time to reflect on the past and remain hopeful for the future. Read more about the history of National Farmers Day 🌱 https://lnkd.in/g-_g4R7D