We are excited to share that we are hosting the seventh year of our seminar series, Getting into the Weeds in 2026: From Cost to Confidence! Join our Perennia Specialists during six virtual sessions as we dive deeper into the conversation on farm business management and cost of production!  

Session 1

The Benefits of Farm Business Management

January 12, 2026
12:00PM – 1:00PM 

Session Description

Heather Watson from Farm Management Canada will be discussing the benefits of having good business management practices in place on farm. Farm Management Canada is a national organization dedicated to the development and delivery of leading-edge resources, information and tools to support farm business success. 

Guest Speaker

Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada   

Heather Watson is the Executive Director of Farm Management Canada and is the Canadian representative to the International Farm Management Association. In 2022, Heather was recognized as one of Canada’s Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. Heather obtained her Bachelor’s from the University of Guelph and went on to obtain her Master’s degree from the University of Warwick in Coventry, England. Heather grew up in South-western Ontario and now lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

Registration

Registration is required. There is no registration deadline or cost to attend.

Session 2

Model for Provincial Cost of Production Development 

January 20, 2026
12:00PM – 1:00PM

Session Description

John leads the Business Analysis and Cost of Production Program for Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness, developing provincial cost of production reports and enterprise budgets for various crops. John will discuss the process for developing these resources in Ontario.   

Guest Speaker

John Molenhius, Business Analyst Cost Production Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness 

John is Business Analysis and Cost of Production Program Lead with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Agribusiness. In this role, he leads projects to advance the area of farm business management. John has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Guelph. John grew up on a farrow-to-finish hog operation outside of Strathroy, Ontario and now lives in Brighton with his wife and four children. 

Registration

Registration is required. There is no registration deadline or cost to attend.