Beyond Production Agriculture Business Information Bundle

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful information and resources on how you can add value-added agricultural products to your current farming operations are readily available. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found throughout this website and also by visiting the following links.

1. What is production agriculture?

   Production agriculture or primary agriculture is growing or producing a product that has not been altered from its original state to increase its value.
   

2. What does "value-added" mean?

   Value-added agriculture builds on the primary product or service of an agricultural business by adding a new component that has economic value and consumer appeal. For example, a fruit farm that normally sells its product to a retailer may add value by expanding into pick-your-own, direct sales to consumers at their farm or local market and/or the sale of jams and jellies made onsite.

3. What are some examples of value-added agriculture and what opportunities exist?

   Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence

   Canadian Cooperative Association

4. How do I turn my value-added business idea into a reality?

   Quest for New Farm Value

5. How do I prepare a business plan?

   Preparing a Business Plan

6. Will adding a new facet to my farm business increase my taxes?

   Financial Management - Taxation

   Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

   Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) - Property Taxes

7. How do I determine pricing for my value-added product?

   Under-Pricing Takes the Value Out of "Value-Added"

8. May I place a road side sign at my farm to promote my value-added product or service?

   Ontario Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program

   Tourism Signs on Ontario Roadways