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Fires on farms and in farm buildings are on the rise. Unfortunately, when a fire breaks out on a farm, it is often too late to put it out, increasing the damages and loss.
It’s no secret the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people are thinking about food. Half-empty grocery store shelves brought on by panic buying at the start of business shutdowns were a reality in many parts of Canada.
Building a new barn and incorporating robots is a challenging process when all of the experts involved in the project can be on site. It adds another layer of challenges when the experts aren’t able to travel to the farm, but with meticulous planning, teamwork and use of the right resources and technology, a startup can still be a great success.
I am a sports fan. We have season tickets to three University of Minnesota sports (oops, not this year). In addition to enjoying the games, I have the occupational hazard of studying how the coaches are leading the teams.
One goal of any business is to be profitable. It is difficult to assess the profitability of a business without reasonable estimates of income over expenses.
Producers today are inundated with many new technologies flooding the market. These new advancements in agricultural technology can cause excitement for many in our industry.
COVID-19 swept the packing sector particularly hard – impacting production, processing and distribution. With labor becoming scarcer and operating under strict protocols, a fully human workforce is disadvantaged.
COVID-19 has led to many changes in 2020. Everything from public gatherings and social experiences to home and work life is different today than it was a year ago.
Author’s note: This article was written Sept. 30. Please follow directions, laws and regulations set forth by your local health department and provincial guidelines in your area.
With cases of COVID-19 rising across Canada and a second wave predicted, it is very important employers and employees do not get complacent with the control measures they have put into place.
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