Ontario Grain Farmer Magazine is the flagship publication of Grain Farmers of Ontario and a source of information for our province’s grain farmers.

Grain Farmers of Ontario

Author: Jeanine Moyer

Why your farm needs a CEO

Conversations with business experts

December 2025 - Q: WHY SHOULD A FARM HAVE A CEO? A: The role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a farm business isn’t new, but it’s becoming a reality today. Previous generations of farm owners didn’t need…
Farming, finances, and finding balance

Conversations with business experts

November 2025 - (J.M.) WHAT DO FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MANAGING PERSONAL AND BUSINESS FINANCES ON THE FARM? (L.C.) Most farm businesses are deeply intertwined with a family’s home and lifestyle, adding extra layers of complexity to…
Life insurance and farm succession

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October 2025 - (J.M.) WHOW CAN LIFE INSURANCE FIT INTO A SUCCESSION PLAN? (Steve S.) When farmers hear the words life insurance, the instinct is often to run the other way. But over the years, I’ve seen just…
What’s new with the Environmental Farm Plan

Conversations with business experts

September 2025 - (J.M.) WHAT DO GRAIN FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW, FIFTH EDITION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN? (MM) The latest version of the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is available to Ontario farmers as of…
Key considerations for farm employee benefits

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August 2025 - WHAT SHOULD FARM BUSINESS OWNERS CONSIDER WHEN IT COMES TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS? Employee or group benefits plans can be an asset for farm employers and a significant perk for their employees. They provide coverage and…
Incentivizing sustainable farms

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June 2025 - (J.M.) HOW DOES FARM CREDIT CANADA SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE FARM PRACTICES? (C.G.) Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is focused on supporting sustainable farm practices across Canada. That’s why we launched the Sustainability Incentive Program (www.fcc-fac.ca/en/financing/ agriculture/sustainability-incentive-program) in…
Organizing with purpose

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April 2025 - (J.M.) WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF AN ORGANIZED SPACE? (J.R.) Whether tackling a busy farm workshop or streamlining your home office, organization is key to maintaining efficiency, reducing stress, and maximizing productivity. A well-organized space…
On-farm emergency planning

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

March 2025 - (J.M.) WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY PLAN? (D.A.) I consider an emergency as anything that can negatively impact a farm operation, especially when it comes to the safety and care of workers, livestock, and farm property.…
Personal goal setting for growth

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

February 2025 - (J.M.) WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SET PERSONAL GOALS? (K.K.) Goals are important because they provide clarity, motivation, measurement, accountability, and a sense of achievement. There are three types of goals. A-Type goals are ones…
Healthy conflict management on the farm

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December 2024 - (J.M.) WHAT IS A HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE WAY TO APPROACH CONFLICT? (J.M.) Conflict is quite common on farms but not something most farmers (of any age) are skilled at navigating, so it often has a negative…