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Mar 18, 2014

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Chartered Accountant Dean Gallimore discusses the Mega Farm concept that he discussed during the Leading Edge Farm Management Series that was sponsored by Alberta Canola.

The Mega Farm is a joint venture between several farms that now operates as a single large unit. Dean discusses some of the benefits, challenges and issues that effect the structure.

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Source: Alberta Producers Canola Commission

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