Farm Financial Fluency Training Program

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.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

  • Farm Financial Fluency for Grain/Oilseed Farmers (English) – March 2025 – registration opening soon!
  • Farm Financial Fluency for Livestock Farmers (English) – March 2025 – registration opening soon!
  • Farm Financial Fluency for Dairy Farmers (English) – April 2025 – registration opening soon!
  • Farm Financial Fluency for Dairy Farmers (French) – April 2025 – registration opening soon!

Thank you to our generous sponsors.

Click below to add your name to the waiting list for upcoming  Farm Financial Fluency Training Workshops to be sure to receive notifications when the next workshop series is available.

Program Content

Program content will be customized to each production sector.

Through the Farm Financial Fluency training program, you will learn:

  • Why financial reporting is important and to whom
  • Key differences between types of financial reporting and who uses what
  • Different farm business structures and their impact on financial reporting
  • How to interpret your financial statements (balance sheet, income statement)
  • Financial ratios and how to use them to analyze risk
  • How to spot potential financial issues and opportunities
  • Tools and resources available to manage financial risk

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.

Program Delivery

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.

The program schedule will be released shortly. Please check back here for details on how to register or subscribe to our email list for Program updates by contacting Heather.Oakley(at)fmc-gac.com.

Your Hosts

Heather Watson
Executive Director, Farm Management Canada

Heather’s passionate about education and committed to enhancing efforts to encourage better business management practices for a sustainable and truly remarkable agriculture industry in Canada. Heather draws on her 15+ years’ experience and vast network of farm business management experts to help her develop and deliver the necessary tools to move Canadian agriculture forward.

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.

Your Presenters

Mark Verney
Mark Verney, CFP, CPA, CA, R.F.P.

Mark Verwey has over 25 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant serving clients in a wide range of industries including agriculture.

Mark chairs BDO’s Manitoba Agriculture Industry Group and is a member of 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 countless industry events.

Interested in sponsoring a session for your members or clients?

Please contact Nick Oakley, Business Development Lead at Farm Management Canada: sponsorship(at)fmc-gac.com.

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