Agricultural Business Management

From capital investment decisions to managing your staff, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Business Management Unit provides you with the tools you need to make informed business decisions.

Programs to Help You Manage Your Business

• Risk Managment Programs -new for Ontario
• Growing Forward
  • Farm Financial Assessment Farm Business Advisor List
  • Advanced Business Planning Consultants
• Growing Your Farm Profits
• Programs and Services for Ontario Farmers Factsheet - PDF version (788 kb)

Information at Your Fingertips

• Beyond Production Agriculture Business Information Bundle
• Starting a Farm in Ontario - Business Information Bundle for New Farmers
• Marketing
• Production
• Financial Management
• Human Resources
• Social Responsibility
• Succession Planning
• Business Structure
• Business Strategy

Farm Business Decisions Made Easier

• Advisory Services Can Help With Farm Business Decision Making
• Farm Business Decision Calculators

Workshops, Events, e-Learning and Videos

• Cashing in Through Grain Marketing 1-0-1
• Farm Succession Planning
• Farm Tax and Business Seminars
• Exploring Value-Added
• Hog Marketing 1-0-1

Newsletters and Updates

• OMAFRA Agricultural Business Update
• Towards Increased Profits (TIP) Report

Resources and Services

• Agriculture Development Branch 2010-11 Resource Guide
• Agriculture Development Branch Staff Directory