You can’t do it on your own. Successful farm business managers surround themselves with experts – both on- and off-farm – to build a farm business management team. Here are some insightful resources to help you take a team approach.

• The Top Manager Team 
  A group of experts are ready and waiting to be “virtual” members of your farm business management team.

• Canadian Total Excellence In Agricultural Management (CTEAM)
  Take part in an innovative program where farmers come together to learn from each other, network and access the top agricultural experts in Canada.

• Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program  
  The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is an executive development program for men and women who want to broaden their horizons and expand their networks to help shape the future of the agriculture and food sectors in Ontario. AALP is administered by The Centre for Rural Leadership. Through a series of seminars AALP participants develop leadership skills, an increased knowledge of the agri-food system and perspectives on critical issues in the industry. Study topics include: government and political systems, marketing and economics, environmental impact, national and international trade, communication and organization skills, decision making, consumer and social issues, working with the media, trends in the agri-food industry and society, and globalization and the dynamics of change. The value of this program is further enhanced as participants expand their networks across the agri-food and rural sectors, through their North American and international study tours.