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Resources & Research
Expert insights and practical resources designed to support your journey from idea to success. Whether you’re growing your operation or taking over one, we provide the tools and knowledge to help you make confident decisions.
Food First: How Agriculture Can Lead a New Era for Canadian Exports
The Labour Renewal Canada Needs to Build the Next Green Revolution
Agriculture Commodity Update: Spring 2025
9-Point plan for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Your 3-Point Mental Health & Resilience Checklist
Free Agriculture Management Course
Download Useful Resources
Mind Your Farm Business - Podcast Series
Fascinating stories and practical strategies from farmers and agri-business leaders who are making their ideas happen. This podcast series dives deep into the real challenges and successes of running a farm business.
Ep. 104: The difference between a good farmer and a great one
Ep. 103: From stuck to started on farm succession
Ep. 102: The legalities of handshakes and contracts
| Podcast Episode | Download |
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| Ep 101: Keeping the farm safe in the digital age | Download |
| Ep 100: Shouldering the stress load of farming | Download |
| Ep 99: Identifying Stress, Anxiety and Burnout | Download |
| Ep 98: The very real impact of artificial intelligence in agriculture | Download |
| Ep 97: Setting the stage for successful farm transition | Download |
| Ep 96: Boosting farm leadership through improving your Inner Game | Download |
| Ep 95: Peak Performance Culture | Download |
| Ep 94: This AND That – Learning Farm and Business Skills in Tandem | Download |
| Ep 93: Don't Wait for the Grave for Farm Transition | Download |
| Ep 92: The Importance of an Accurate and Complete Cost of Equipment Per Acre | Download |
| Ep 91: Being a Relatable, Reliable, and Responsible Leader | Download |
| Ep 90: Facing Fear in Business and in Life | Download |
| Ep 89: Making Put and Call Options an Approachable Tool | Download |
| Ep 88: Putting the Whole Picture Together | Download |
| Ep 87: The New Realities of People Management | Download |
| Ep 86: Strategic Storytelling | Download |
| Ep 85: Clarifying a Time for Farm Transition | Download |
| Ep 84: The Payback of Investing in Onboarding Employees | Download |
| Ep 83: Team Building Under Pressure | Download |
| Ep 82: Hiring Right the First Time | Download |
| Ep 81: Chase the Bears with Your Farm Business | Download |
| Ep 80: Culture, Core-Values and High Performing Teams | Download |
| Ep 79: Planning for Business Growth | Download |
| Ep 78: The Perks and Pitfalls of Generation Gaps | Download |
| Ep 77: Budgeting on a Farm | Download |
| Ep 76: The Power of Peer Groups | Download |
| Ep 75: Personality assessments and their role in business culture | Download |
| Ep 74: The importance of key performance indicators | Download |
| Ep 73: Effective Managers: the why, when and how of consulting | Download |
| Ep 72: Assembling an Advisory Board | Download |
| Ep 71: The Burnout Gamble | Download |
| Ep 70: Making Time for Time Management | Download |
| Ep 69: Financial records best management practices | Download |
| Ep 68: Multi-Generational Practicalities with The Jochums | Download |
| Ep 67: The Future of the Farm | Download |
| Ep 66: Multigenerational Impacts on Succession and Management | Download |
| Ep 65: Chronic Stress and Trauma | Download |
| Ep 64: Measuring Return on Investment | Download |
| Ep 63: Make meetings matter | Download |
| Ep 62: Good governance is good business | Download |
| Ep 61: A plan for professional development | Download |
| Ep 60: Unconventional succession planning | Download |
| Ep 59: Learning to lead through conflict | Download |
| Ep 58: Establishing your farm brand | Download |
| Ep 57: Managing currency risk at the farm level | Download |
| Ep 56: How to bump farm profitability at the meeting – not kitchen - table | Download |
| Ep 55: Training the next generation of farm leaders | Download |
| Ep 54: Leveraging the power of an advisory board | Download |
| Ep 53: Data driven profit decisions | Download |
| Ep 52: Buying the farm one share at a time | Download |
| Ep 51: Navigating farm support programs | Download |
| Ep 50: Leverage and liquidity - making the most of a low interest rate environment | Download |
| Ep 49: Farming Safe During COVID-19 | Download |
| Ep 48: Avoiding marketing plan pitfalls | Download |
| Ep 47: Climbing the value chain | Download |
| Ep 46: Navigating multi-generational farm management | Download |
| Ep 45: Pushing Agriculture Into Economic Primetime | Download |
| Ep 44: Pre Nups, Post Nups, And Estate Planning - Agreements That Save The Farm | Download |
| Ep 43: Farming through adversity - managing around what you cant control | Download |
| Ep 42: The Impact of Women in Ag | Download |
| Ep 41: Being intentional building and measuring trust - Scott Downey | Download |
| Ep 40: Chasing rabbits and long-term planning | Download |
| Ep 39: Making headway on mental health in agriculture | Download |
| Ep 38: Buying vs Leasing - Lance Stockbrugger | Download |
| Ep 37: Mentorship | Download |
| Ep 36: Fitting Technology to your Farm - Rob Saik | Download |
| Ep 35: Self-Care | Download |
| Ep 34: Sweat Equity | Download |
| Ep 33: Starting the Succession Discussion | Download |
| Ep 32: Public Trust | Download |
| Ep 31: Human Resources | Download |
| Ep 30: Tax Changes - When and Why to Incorporate Your Farm Business | Download |
| Ep 29: Putting Together a Solid Farm Business Plan | Download |
| Ep 28: The senior partners perspective on succession | Download |
| Ep 27: Farm Succession - The Younger Partners Perspective | Download |
| Ep 26: The Funeral Home | Download |
| Ep 25: Business Risk and Financial Risk | Download |
| Ep 24: Risky Business | Download |
| Ep 23: Farm Business Planning | Download |
| Ep 22: Fair vs Equal - Jolene Brown | Download |
| Ep 21: Marrying Into the Farm | Download |
| Ep 20: Attracting and Retaining Employees | Download |
| Ep 19: Taking Advantage of Trade Agreements | Download |
| Ep 18: The Makings of an Innovative Farmer | Download |
| Ep 17: Where Is Your Farm At Risk | Download |
| Ep 16: The Importance of Working Capital | Download |
| Ep 15: Joint Ventures, Mergers and Farm Marriages | Download |
| Ep 14: The Business Scorecard | Download |
| Ep 13: Small Changes Lead to Big Wins | Download |
| Ep 12: The Keys to Successful Succession Planning | Download |
| Ep 11: Bootstrapping Your Balance Sheet | Download |
| Ep 10: Farm Financial Ratios to Focus On | Download |
| Ep 9: Preparing for the Day Interest Rates Rise | Download |
| Ep 8: Accrual Accounting as a Tool for Measuring Profitability | Download |
| Ep 7: How Do you Manage Currency Risk | Download |
| Ep 6: Incorporating the Farm for Today’s Benefit and for the Long Term | Download |
| Ep 5: Leverage the Value of Experience Through a Peer Advisory Group | Download |
| Ep 4: Three Strategies to Manage Margin Compression | Download |
| Ep 3: Balancing Farm risks, Rewards and Opportunity | Download |
| Ep 2: Do You Manage by Instinct or Analytics | Download |
| Ep 1: The Art of Goal Setting | Download |
Profitable Practice - Video Series
Videos packed with advice to help improve your farm’s profitability, operational efficiency and sustainability. From financial management to innovative farming practices, these videos help you turn your ideas into tangible results.
Ep 3: Strip Tilling with Dan Petker
Ep 2: Brett Israel and 3Gen Organics
Ep 1: Andrea Stroeve-Sawa and Shipwheel Cattle Feeders
Their Ideas Happened Here - Client Stories
Inspiring stories from clients who have transformed their ideas into thriving realities, with support from RBC, tailored to their unique goals. These real-life journeys showcase the power of partnership and the impact of turning ambition into achievement.
The Business Success Story of Les Jardins G&R Ltée
The relationship between RBC and Les Jardins G&R Ltée dates back to the 1980’s, and the two have worked hand in hand to ensure a successful future for the operation.
Greendike Farm
Chris and Henrietta Groenendijk were inspired to switch to solar power after visiting family in the Netherlands. Discover how Greendike Farm reduced their dairy operation’s energy bills for years to come with a little help from RBC.
Passing along sustainability with farm ownership
See how the Tsementzis and Gouw families decided to make a change which would impact the future of their farms and leave legacies for the next generation.
Women in Agriculture - Video Series
Success stories and practical advice from women who are breaking barriers and growing their farms with purpose. RBC celebrates the strength, innovation, and leadership of women shaping the future of agriculture.
Women Leading the Way
Careers and Education
Tech and Innovation
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