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Solomon
Sinclair
Farm Management Institute
The Solomon Sinclair Farm Management Institute was initiated
in 1986 by colleagues and friends of Dr.
Solomon Sinclair, who was the first Department Head of
Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, University of
Manitoba. The objectives of the Institute are to: Promote
communication of farm management issues, stimulate research
in the area of farm management, inventory farm decision research,
and conduct microcomputer short courses. The objectives are
met by conducting seminars and by promoting the transfer of
technology through developing and distributing information
to farm and agribusiness managers.
The Solomon Sinclair Farm Management Institute is directed
by the Head, Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm
Management, University of Manitoba. An Advisory Committee
meets annually at the call of the Director to receive a business
plan, annual report and to review progress.
The Solomon Sinclair Farm Management Institute has funded
a number of projects. They range from developing computer
tools for farm managers to supporting conferences on the challenges
facing farm managers.
Past conferences have featured such speakers as:
Tim Ball, University of Winnipeg, Manitoba - Welcome
to the Water Century!
Jolene Brown, Iowa - The Celebration of Change
Gordon Colledge, Lethbridge Community College, Alberta
- Should We Bring the Kids Back to the Farm?
David Downey, Purdue University, Indiana - Marketing
& Business Strategies for the Future
David Irvine, Vector Consulting Associates, Alberta
- Building an Effective Family Business: The Human Side of
Leadership
Don Jonovic, Family Business Management Services,
Ohio - Passing Down the Farm
Earl Joseph, Anticipatory Sciences Inc., Minnesota
- Farming, Finance -Your Future Opportunities in Agriculture
Beyond the Year 2000
Larry Martin, University of Guelph, Ontario - The
Competitive Edge
Ron Knutson, A & M University, Texas - Is There
a Future for Rural Communities?
Kim McConnell, Fieldstone Marketing, Alberta - Avoiding
the Hot Seat
Alan Simmons, Alan Simmons Associates Ltd., Ontario
- Program Yourself for Success
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