Growing Your Farm Profits
As of September 22, 2021, everyone who attends an in-person workshop will be required to show identification with their name and date of birth and proof that they have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to attending the workshop. Upon registration, your local workshop leader will be in touch with you to confirm health and safety practices. All participants will be required to wear a mask during the workshop and registration numbers may be limited to support physical distancing.
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Growing Your Farm Profits (GYFP) is the place to start improving your business and by combining self-assessment and action plan development with a range of cost-share funding through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
In this 2-day workshop, an experienced Workshop Leader will help you review your farm management practices and prioritize your business goals. The workshop is open to new and established producers.
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Farm families and management teams are encouraged to attend the workshop together. You will not be asked to share personal or financial details of your operation and there is no charge to attend.
After attending the workshop, you have the opportunity to meet with your workshop leader one-on-one to review and refine your action plan. Cost-share funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership may be available to implement activities to achieve your business goals.
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There are two ways you can complete your Growing Your Farm Profits:
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1. In-person, 2-day workshop (recommended)
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2. Electronically
An alternative to the in-class training is available at:
https://bdc.ridgetownc.com/agandfoodeducation
Register for the Producer courses. Login instructions will be emailed after registration.
The online Business Assessment tool is available at:
www.farmbusinessassessment.com/on-en
*Note: The eGYFP is administered by the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Any questions regarding the eGYFP process should be directed to the Agricultural Information Contact Centre (AICC) at 1-877-424-1300 or ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
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Upcoming GYFP Workshops
Please note that EFP and GYFP are two day workshops. For full details, please go to www.ontarioprograms.net, log in and go to ‘Workshops’
If you do not see a workshop in your area, please contact a workshop leader to discuss opportunities.
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