What it Takes to Be a Farmer

Farmers are resourceful, determined people. They're also constantly looking for ways to diversify their businesses to reduce risk.

Check out this information on what it takes to be a successful farmer before you decide to proceed.

Resources

FarmChoices - Perform a Self-Assessment
Farmers for the Future (USA)
Entreprenurial Self-Assessment Tools (Alberta)
FarmStart
CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) Ontario
The Creation of a New Sector for Agriculture
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ Program
Starting a farm? 10 things you’ll need to do

Perform a Self-Assessment to see if you have what it takes to be a farmer.

You can conduct an assessment of your skills, knowledge and background using the FarmChoices web site. This site is free and an excellent resource.
Go to Farm Choices website

Farm Budget Database

This database comprised of 1,500 budgets and financial data pages from across Canada. View Resource

AgriTalent.ca

Farm Scholarship Database