Who should enrol | Advanced Farm Management Program
AFMP is designed for farmers who want to advance their management skills through engaging in a dynamic learning environment. Farmers who have completed the Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP) program offered through the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), or those who have accumulated management experience are encouraged to enrol.
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Attendees should be farm business owners or managers with a solid understanding of their farm’s financial results, with experience in and responsibility for financial decision-making.
Accountant prepared financial statements on an accrual basis are required in order to get the full benefit of AFMP.
The most valuable aspect of the Advanced Farm Management plan was taking five days to talk, write and think about our farm business with both the leaders and participants. It is good to think critically about our operation.
The most valuable aspect of the Advanced Farm Management plan was being able to step away and analyze the farm as a business. It was very helpful to connect with others who have gone through similar situations. The handouts and outlines are a huge help for dissecting different areas that need improving. I look forward to writing them up and putting them into action.
No more using the predictability of farming as an excuse not to plan. Definitely have a new appreciation for the value of a vision statement.
The Advanced Farm Management Program has changed my perspective on planning for my farm business by realizing we need to be more proactive about choosing farm advisors who have the experience and tools to assist us with our planning and goals.
The Advanced Farm Management Program has changed my perspective on planning for my farm business by increasing my awareness to the importance of a plan and its impact on the success of your business.