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

Business side: Electrical maintenance

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

November 2019 - (J.M) WHAT ARE THE LEADING CAUSES OF ELECTRICAL FIRES ON FARMS? (S.D.) Farm fires resulting from electrical issues can occur anywhere on the farm. Receptacles and monitors on electrical panels are prone to hot spots…
Ontario Corn Fed Beef

NEW EXPORT MARKETS DRIVE DEMAND

October 2019 - HOW DO YOU like your corn? Well-done, medium, or rare? That’s the question Asian consumers are answering as they enjoy Ontario Corn Fed Beef (OCFB). New doors are opening for the export of this premium…
Business side: Broadband basics

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

October 2019 - (J.M) WHAT’S THE BROADBAND CONNECTION LIKE IN RURAL ONTARIO TODAY? (B.F.) That depends on where you live in the province. Broadband options in rural Ontario are a mixed bag right now. Some areas have decent…
A farm debt discussion

FINANCIAL RATIOS

September 2019 - CANADIAN HOUSEHOLD DEBT is on the rise. It’s all over the news, as financial consultants speculate about rising interest rates, soaring housing prices, and consumers constantly turning to credit to purchase the latest tech gadget,…
Business side: Go global to expand

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

September 2019 - (J.M) CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT GLOBAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO CANADIAN GRAIN FARMERS? (R.R.) Today’s global marketplace for commodity exports is highly competitive. Canadian agriculture’s greatest strengths and differentiators are our people and the…
Business side: WSIB premiums changing

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

August 2019 - (J.M) WHAT DO FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WSIB PROGRAM CHANGES? (J.D.) Insurance isn’t always top of mind, but it’s important farm business owners and employers understand that WSIB’s new premium rate-setting model is changing.…
Business side: Farm advisors

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

June 2019 - (J.M) WHAT ROLES CAN FARM ADVISORS HAVE AS PART OF A FARM MANAGEMENT TEAM? (C.C.) Farm advisors offer a specific area of expertise that can compliment an internal farm management team. Many advisors specialize in…
Business side: Equipment insurance

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

April 2019 - (J.M) WHAT DO FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INSURING FARM EQUIPMENT? (R.N.) Farm equipment is typically insured under a farm policy. In some case, equipment can also be covered under a home owner policy if…
Business side: Building prevention

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

March 2019 - (J.M) WHAT FIRE CODE REGULATIONS DO FARMERS NEED TO BE AWARE OF WHEN PLANNING NEW ON-FARM BUILDINGS? (J.E.) Prevention and maintenance are key when it comes to reducing the risk of fire and should be…
Business side: Fire risks

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

February 2019 - (J.M) WHAT TYPE OF FIRE RISKS DO TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT POSE ON THE FARM? (J.Z.) Motorized equipment, especially tractors, produce a significant amount of heat even after being powered off and stored. As farms grow…