FCC KNOWLEDGE PODCAST - TALKING FARM AND FOOD - Season 3 - Episode 6: Business plans: Creating one that fits your farm vision

FCC KNOWLEDGE PODCAST - TALKING FARM AND FOOD - Season 3 - Episode 6: Business plans: Creating one that fits your farm vision

In the sixth of a 9-part series, learn how to build a written plan that’s considerate of all generations and consistent with your farm’s values, vision and goals. Transition experts Joel Bokenfohr and Merle Good work through the process from the junior and senior partners’ perspectives in this mock scenario during one of our recent virtual events.

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Catch the rest of their conversation in the full event recording.


Presented by AgExpert. Software designed for Canadian agriculture.

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Episode Resources

• Check out the live Path to Farm Transition conversations at our virtual events
• Family Business Canvas Tool – template and example
• Presentation slides referenced in the conversation
• How to create a business plan that fits your transition vision

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Show Guest

Joel Bokenfohr
Farm Credit Canada - Ag Transition Specialist

Joel has worked in agriculture in many different capacities, advising farms, food processors and policy makers on issues affecting the industry. His true passion is helping primary producers and farm families with decisions on transition planning, farm management and business structures.

Joel holds a degree in commerce and management from MacEwan University, master’s in economics from the University of British Columbia and agri-business certificates from Texas A&M and the University of Sao Paulo. Joel continues to farm in Sturgeon County, Alberta, with his family.

Connect with Joel Bokenfohr - LinkedIn / Twitter / Website

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Merle Good
GRS Consulting - Farm Business Management Consultant

 

Merle Good graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.S.C. degree in Agriculture Economics. His expertise has been in the area of Taxation and Business Arrangements and was the Provincial Tax Specialist for the Alberta Agricultural Ministry throughout his Professional Career. One of his career highlights was co-ordinating and personally speaking at the Professional Agricultural Tax Update for Professionals for 34 consecutive years, where over 700 accountants and lawyers attended to receive the latest business and taxation strategies from the Agricultural sector.

In launching his new Private Consulting Business, GRS Consulting, Merle will continue to focus on identifying and adapting financial management and tax-related strategies with unique business structures to meet the ever-evolving needs of Alberta’s Agricultural Industry.

Connect with Merle Good - Email

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FCC Knowledge: Talking Farm and Food

Agriculture is not only a way of life, it’s a business. Talking Farm and Food is a monthly podcast that highlights the stories and experiences of farm business entrepreneurs and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Join us as we talk to Canadian producers about their lives, their businesses, and the farm management topics you care about. If you’re looking for advice on money and finance, transition, managing people, strategy, leadership and more, this is the podcast for you.

Presented by AgExpert. Software designed for Canadian agriculture.

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