In 2013, RAIN set out to discover what it was the Algoma district understood and expected from local farmers and food producers. After a series of surveys, visits to the farmers’ markets, interviews, and round-table discussions, RAIN uncovered some gaps between consumers in the Algoma District and producers. This note sheds some light on these gaps and some suggestions for …
Cost-Benefit of On-farm Grain & Oilseed Storage
The main objective of this study is to assess the costs and benefits of on-farm storage investments for grain producers in Algoma. As production of grains and oilseeds increase in our region, the ability to dry and store these products has many advantages: Manage cash basis for income tax Avoid harvest delays Manage transportation logistics Avoid moisture discounts Capture increasing …