Running an agrifood or farm business

Devoting time to managing your agrifood or farm business can keep it running smoothly and ensure it is profitable and sustainable.

Good financial and legal advice from competent advisors is essential. Make sure you assemble a strong team around you. Your team can help you analyze, plan, develop and operate a successful business.

To be a successful business manager, develop your knowledge and skills by learning about these business topics:

• Agriculture in the community
• Business strategy
• Business structures
• ​Human resources
• Financial management
• Marketing
• Production economics
• Risk management