. Agri-news. Agriculture. OCI 3 1995 GO GO GO GO GO GO C/ September 4,1995 Put yourself in a farmer's shoes Three different simulation workshops, scheduled for later this month and in October, offer the agriculture industry an opportunity to make real-world market decisions. "For lenders and people involved in agribusiness, these intensive simulation workshops offer a hands-on way to understand the decisions a farmer has to make. For producers, the workshops are an opportunity to develop and fine-tune marketing skills," says Doug Walkey, an Alberta Agriculture market specialist. Futu
. Agri-news. Agriculture. OCI 3 1995 GO GO GO GO GO GO C/ September 4,1995 Put yourself in a farmer's shoes Three different simulation workshops, scheduled for later this month and in October, offer the agriculture industry an opportunity to make real-world market decisions. "For lenders and people involved in agribusiness, these intensive simulation workshops offer a hands-on way to understand the decisions a farmer has to make. For producers, the workshops are an opportunity to develop and fine-tune marketing skills," says Doug Walkey, an Alberta Agriculture market specialist. FutureSim, CattleSim and GrainSim were developed by Alberta Agriculture market specialists. FutureSim is the most basic course and teaches skills needed to market both livestock and grain. Its focus is hedging, dealing with brokers and managing delivery problems. It also introduces markets and market analysis. The FutureSim workshop will be held Sept. 19 and 20 in Edmonton. The registration deadline is Sept. 6 and the limit is 25 participants. The cost is $ plus GST per person. "Registration is limited for all three courses, so registering early is important if you want to guarantee your spot," notes Walkey. Both the other workshops run for three days. "Participants manage their own farms in these simulations," he adds. In CattleSim, participants run a commercial cattle operation. They can buy and sell feeder cattle, match wits with packers and keep a sharp eye on the bottom line. Two Alberta Agriculture beef specialists will also be on hand to provide some practical production information. CatdeSim is scheduled for Oct. 10 through 12 in Calgary and its registration deadline is September 22. The cost is $187 plus GST per person. Registration is limited to 30 people. GrainSim focuses on market strategies, planning for risks and merchandising farm products. Participants can use the full range of cash contracts, delivery alternatives, futures and options for
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