People are an important asset for any industry, but they are often the biggest expense of a farm business. Yet, many farms lack a strategy to fully leverage this resource. Finding the right people for the job, including Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) and newcomers, can mean higher productivity and improved efficiencies. And a strong reputation as a good employer will help farm businesses recruit the best people. Here, you can find information on how to help your farm thrive.
Agriculture & Farming
The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn’t still be a farmer.
Will Rogers
Community Building
Tips to Create Vibrant and Inclusive Communities
Creating a welcoming, inclusive neighbourhood helps alleviate all those fears, and it is a net positive for everybody.
Create or Join a Mentorship Program
Mentorship can mean the difference between success and failure.
Farmers’ Hub: Using Social Media to Connect
Farmers have a job like no other, but they still feel the need for connection. Social media can allow them to connect better.
Is Communal Farming Right for You?
Communal or collective farming may seem appealing, but is it right for you?
Support Systems for New Farmers
Learn about the support systems in place to help new or young farmers thrive in this industry.
Your Toolbox
Diversity and Inclusion Training and Strategy
As most communities are home to diverse populations, it is important that leadership represent everyone, value diversity, and place importance on inclusivity.
No HR? No Problem!
HR can keep you updated on the intricacies of the legal sphere and keep you and your employees safe.
Basic Labour Laws Guidelines
Labour laws protect everybody in Canada, whether Canadian-born, a landed immigrant, a refugee or a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW).
Mental Health First Aid for Farmers
Mental health is still seldom discussed, and many places, especially rural areas, lack the proper resources to provide adequate help.
Services and Grants Available to Renfrew and Lanark Farmers
Learn more about the many services and grants available to Renfrew and Lanark farmers.
What Can Be Done To Address Employment Gaps?
It is becoming more difficult to find employees on the farm, but there are ways to address the employment gaps.
Grow Your Business by Growing Sustainable Food
Sustainable farming is great for health, nutrition and our climate but does it translate into a profitable concern for farmers and agricultural businesses?
Attracting Newcomer Talent
Guide to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program
A simple guide to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program.
Incentive Programs for Hiring Newcomers
Yes, there is financial support out there to help build your team!
Foreign Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)
F.A.R.M.S. provides information and services for farmers who would like to employ Seasonal Agricultural Workers for their agricultural operations.
Protect Your Legacy by Thinking Outside the Box
No matter how much you love your job, you will want to retire one day.
Employee Accommodation and Transport Solutions
So many farmers have decided to retrofit some of their existing buildings into shared accommodations or have built some from scratch.
Are You Ready to Be A Farmer? A Guide for Newcomers
Getting in a new profession in a new location can be challenging. Is it something for you?
Hiring Newcomer Talent
There is a wealth of talent in Canada, as countless people worldwide choose this country to call home.
Settlement & Recruitment Services
Bridging the gap between local businesses seeking talent and newcomers seeking opportunities.
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