News
December 20, 2011
The Agricultural Management Institute (AMI) is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals to join the AMI Board of Directors. Deadline for applications is February 17, 2012.
November 4, 2011
A new research study of the state of farm business management practices in Ontario emphasizes the positive link between farm business planning and gross farm sales.
July 13, 2011
AMI is excited to annouce the latest addition to the business management team with the appointment of Maude and Wendell Joyce as Farm Business Management Industry Collaborators. These new collaborators have been brought on board to work with farm groups to create projects and improve management practices for individual producers through on-the-ground direction and develop tools tailored specifically to their needs.
June 8, 2011
AMI is currently looking for consultants interested in working as a Club Advisor for established and new farm groups who have a common goal in mind: developing a culture of better business management on their farm through peer-to-peer support.
May 4, 2011
News Release- Year in Review Meeting, Farmers Taking a New Approach- April 26, 2011
March 24, 2011
Over the past year the Agricultural Management Institute has approved 23 projects and allocated more than $1.2 million towards projects that focus on developing the business management skills and knowledge of Ontario farmers.
March 23, 2011
The Agricultural Management Institute is developing a list of farm management clubs in Ontario so, if you or someone you know is a member of a Marketing Group, Benchmarking Group or a Co-Operative and Innovation Group, we want to hear from you!
March 22, 2011
AMI has exciting information and success stories to share about farm business management in Ontario. The new AMI website is user-friendly and provides visitors with information about farm business management resources, funding opportunities and the chance to hear about farmers who have taken a new approach to farm business management. The www.TakeANewApproach.ca website will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back often!
September 13, 2010
Since AMI was launched in March, over $800,000 in funding has been allocated towards projects that include the development of management clubs, management training workshops and a feasibility study for the implementation of a Farm Labour Co-operative.
June 24, 2010
The AMI Board met on June 1st and approved 6 projects, with a total of $389,000 in funding. More to come!
March 5, 2010
Ontario producers are encouraged to "take a new approach" to farm business management as a result of the governments’ investment in the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI).