Future Farm Business

The Future Farm Business (FFB) is an interactive, group-based simulation exercise developed to help participants learn about managing a farm business via risk and uncertainty scenarios subject to natural resource constraints.

With the aid of a facilitator, FFB participants are given several perennial and annual plant-based and engineering options to find the best ways to manage their farm in the scenarios presented over a 25 year timeframe.

FFB sessions are run via a software package based on real data that makes participants aware of the realities faced by farmers such as deciding which crops to grow and what other inputs are needed, and then observing how their farm responds to the seasonal and market conditions.

Those who have attended these workshops sessions have found them to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

For more information about Future Farm Business, email Amir Abadi or read this Focus on Perennials article.