Financial literacy is a fundamental starting point for effective farm business management, helping producers understand the direct impact of their business decisions, and opportunities available going forward.
Producers of all types and across all commodities will benefit from a deeper understanding of their financial situation and the different options available to remain competitive and take calculated risks for continued success.
The program will be delivered virtually over the course of three 2-hour sessions on March 17, 18 and 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The program will be delivered virtually over the course of three 2-hour sessions on March 24, 25 and 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Program content will be customized to each production sector.
Through the Farm Financial Fluency training program, you will learn:
The Training Program ends with a production-specific in-depth case study to put the concepts into practice. Participants will come away with a greater knowledge of financial management, greater confidence in making financial decisions, and how to use the tools and resources available.
The program will be delivered virtually over the course of three 2-hour sessions coupled with an optional follow-up session with a financial advisor for those seeking additional support. The three sessions will be spaced apart to allow time for reflection and practice between sessions.
Virtual sessions will also help accommodate producers who may be sensitive signing up for financial literacy training, as participants can remain anonymous.
Denise Robertson
Project Manager, Farm Management Canada
Denise Robertson joined Farm Management Canada in February 2018 as a Project Manager. Denise comes to us with broad expertise on Federal and Provincial policy. Denise graduated from the Event Management Post-Graduate program at Algonquin College in August 2014 and brings a vast knowledge of project and event management skills.
For Questions regarding the program or sessions, contact Denise.Robertson(at)fmc-gac.com
Carol Kruck
Manager, Manitoba Agriculture Industry Group Leader, BDO
Carol is a Manager at BDO Canada specializing in agriculture, serving clients at her local office in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. She joined BDO in 2014 after working at Viterra Inc. (formerly Can-Oat Milling Inc.), where she spent a total of twenty years with the last five years leading the Food Processing Finance Team across North America.
Mark Verwey CFP, CPA, CA, R.F.P.
Consultant, National Agricultural Leader, BDO
Mark Verwey has over 35 years of experience as a Chartered Professional Accountant primarily servicing clients in the agriculture sector.
Mark leads BDO’s National Agriculture Industry Group. He has authored articles for Country Guide Magazine and has been engaged as a speaker to share his knowledge at various industry events.
Please contact Nick Oakley, Business Development Lead at Farm Management Canada: sponsorship(at)fmc-gac.com.
