Organic Path microsite

This project was funded through the New Opportunities and Business Development Investment Initiative (NOBDI) under the Renewal Chapter of the Canada-Nova Scotia Agricultural Policy Framework Agreement.

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Goals

In planning for your transition it is important to identify your personal and business goals, develop a business plan that can help you achieve those goals, recognize potential risks and develop management strategies. The end result may not only be a “Plan A” but potentially a Plan B, Plan C and Plan D.

Written plans and goals must be accompanied by flexibility, observation and instincts. When unexpected things happen, sticking to a fixed plan may lead to frustration, and possibly even failure (of the crop or the whole farm business). The key is to adapt your business to meet the changes but keep your ultimate goal within sight. For example, is your ultimate goal “to sell ten thousand pounds of salad greens”, or is it “to make a living by farming and still have time and energy left over to spend with the family?” If you clarify and write down your plans, you are more likely to achieve them, measure success and be less likely to be distracted by activities that do not contribute to your goals.

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