Agricultural innovation strategies and Ontario resources

Agricultural Innovation Carl Fletcher OMAFRA Business Management Unit Jan. 19, 2011

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Production Systems Innovations

Leamington Area Drip Irrigation

Kejay Investments Inc. (Kevin and Jason Stallaert Farms)

Nature’s Perfection Shiitake Mushrooms

6093400 Canada Ltd. Norfolk Apiaries

www.brennbfarms.com www.brennbfarms.com

Distribution/ Logistics/Processing Innovation

Rainy River District Regional Abattoir Inc.

Ewe Dell Family Farms (*website coming soon)

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www.southbrook.com www.viniferaforlife.com

Yellowlees Family Farm (Karen & Dennis Yellowlees)

Cream Hill Whole Grains Ltd. & Doug Hill Farms Ltd.

www.indianrivercattlecompany.com

www.kawarthaecologicalgrowers.com

5 Farms in Alberta together hired a person to be an on farm financial manager –one day per week per farm

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Harvest Techniques, Fall 2009, 2 nd Yr Miscanthus

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http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/index.html

Business Information Bundle BEYOND PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/busdev/valueadd-bib/index.htm

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Growing Forward Business Development Initiative

Business Development for Farm Businesses Growing Your Farm Profits Workshops ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Self-Assessment & Action Plan Development Reviewed & Signed Off Cost-Share Funding

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