J&E Farm Store and Butcher Shop is a Cinderella story for direct-to-consumer farm marketing. “We were in the right place at the right time. But it wasn’t all based on […] Read more
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Ontario leads in on-farm direct to consumer sales
Farmer use of direct sales varies, but it adds value for both the farm and customer
New rule on farm transfer tax treatment put off to 2022
Farm groups protest delay
Rule changes passed in a federal bill to standardize tax treatment for sales of family-owned farms and small businesses will be delayed to the start of 2022, to the dismay […] Read more
Canada’s new export minister to push beyond U.S. market
Ottawa | Reuters — Canada has created a new federal cabinet position to help exporters look beyond the U.S. and there will be resources for small businesses that want to […] Read more
Asking the right questions: AMI guide designed to assist farm and food entrepreneurs
Farmers trying to grow a direct-sale food business from the farmers’ market or roadside stand to a retail level face an imposing regulatory system. Navigating this system without help can […] Read more
Greig: Federal tax backtracks aside, much of impact still unknown
The Canadian Association of Farm Advisors’ annual tax update showcased confusion and frustration at the federal government’s shifting plan to change how small business is taxed. “I was very, very […] Read more
Feds pledge lower small business tax rate
UPDATED, Oct. 16 — The federal government says it will cut the small business tax rate to nine per cent from 10.5, a move seen as an attempt to counter […] Read more