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Choosing a consultant : an investment in your agricultural business [2004]

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Consultants can be an invaluable resource in making sound decisions. Properly selecting a consultant is not easy and may take a lot of time. However, the payoffs can be enormous. The time and... More ≫

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Consultants can be an invaluable resource in making sound decisions. Properly selecting a consultant is not easy and may take a lot of time. However, the payoffs can be enormous. The time and effort spent choosing a consultant is a good investment.

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Review of Alberta's trade in beef and live cattle, first half of 2003 (January to June)

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This report was prepared in light of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) incident in Alberta and the closure of international borders to Canadian beef and live cattle on May 20, 2003. The... More ≫

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This report was prepared in light of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) incident in Alberta and the closure of international borders to Canadian beef and live cattle on May 20, 2003. The purpose of this report is to provide detailed information on Alberta and Canada exports and imports of beef and live cattle on a monthly basis from January to June 2003. Comparable data for the same period of 2002 are also provided. The information is presented in the form of statistical tables, charts and highlights reviewing Alberta trade in beef and live cattle in the first half of 2003.

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Calving

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A description of the stages of labour for cattle and how to correct problems.

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Personal and family considerations : where do you want to be?

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Before you evaluate and select a new enterprise you need to assess the business management skills and personal qualities of the family members. The family’s needs and lifestyle preferences also... More ≫

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Before you evaluate and select a new enterprise you need to assess the business management skills and personal qualities of the family members. The family’s needs and lifestyle preferences also should be explored before a new enterprise is chosen. Identifying differences of perception or opinion in the beginning can prevent conflicts later. All family members should be included in the early discussions, not just those who will have a management or labour role. Once the manager’s skills and the family’s needs and preferences are identified, a list of goals and objectives for an enterprise should be completed. This list will identify which enterprise ideas fit the desires and needs of family members.

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