Start Right
- Review general resources about the Animal Production industry ·
- Read books related to your industry and business planning
- Review sample business plans for ideas
- Find capital
Checklist
- Are there books about running a business in this industry?
- What does a comparable business or marketing plan look like?
- What funding or financing opportunities might be available to me?
General Resources
Review General Information
Animal production is a large industry and so the government of British Columbia has compiled resources to support entrepreneurs and agrifood business management.
Animal Production | Government of British Columbia resources for animal production (beef, poultry, pork, goats and sheep, bees).
Starting a New Farm | Valuable resources for entrepreneurs who want to start a new farm including The New Farm Start-up Guide, The Taking Stock farm business planning workbook, Farm Diversification Through Agri-Tourism Manual, and more.
Running an Agrifood or Farm Business | Resources for the business management side of working in the organic farming industry, includes resources on business strategy, risk management, and more.
BC Government Agricultural Licences & Forms | Licences are required for some agriculture operations – dairy, fur farming, game farming, honeybees, livestock, poultry and veterinary drugs.