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Industry Transition - Planning For The Future Pork Producer Workshops

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Industry Transition - Planning For The Future Pork Producer Workshops

Time: November 25, 2009 from 7pm to 10pm
Location: OMAFRA office
Street: 100 Don St.
City/Town: Clinton , On
Phone: 1-877-424-1300 (Agricultural Information Contact Centre) -
Event Type: workshop
Organized By: OMAFRA
Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2009

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Lower prices and rising costs have reduced margins placing significant financial pressure on hog producers. This has many producers contemplating the future direction of their farm business. Making decisions for their farm business is a challenge. This 3 hour workshop provides information, planning tools, and resources to use in the decision making process.

For Producers and Spouses . Topics include • Managing in Uncertain Times • Markets - Impacts and Implications • Making Choices - Assessing Options • Farm Business Planning • Resources • Federal Hog Transition & Loan Programs

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