Enhance your farm business management skills
Registration is now open for FCC Launch 2027.
Join FCC and Ivey Business School for an intensive virtual learning experience designed for the next generation of Canadian producers. Through weekly online sessions, you'll strengthen your financial management, leadership and strategic decision-making skills while connecting with peers from across the country.
Early Bird Offer: Register by October 1, 2026 and save 50% on your registration fee. Pay $100 instead of the regular $200 registration fee.
Registration deadline: December 18, 2026, or until all spots are filled. Space is limited and cohorts may fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.
Dates and schedule: Choose from one French and two English cohorts beginning in January 2027. All courses are virtual.
Cohort 1 (French):
January 8 | Orientation (12:30-2:30 p.m. ET) |
January 15-March 5 | Weekly Sessions (12:30-4:30 p.m. ET) |
March 12 | Final Reflections & Closing Ceremony (12:30-2:30 p.m. ET) |
Cohort 2 (English):
January 8 | Orientation (12:30-2:30 p.m. ET) |
January 15-March 5 | Weekly Sessions (12:30-4:30 p.m. ET) |
March 12 | Final Reflections & Closing Ceremony (12:30-4:30 p.m. ET) |
Cohort 3 (English):
January 13 | Orientation (3:30-5:30 p.m. ET) |
January 20-March 10 | Weekly Sessions (3:30-7:30 p.m. ET) |
March 17 | Final Reflections & Closing Ceremony (3:30-5:30 p.m. ET) |
Course outline (weekly half-day sessions)
Session order is subject to change
Session | Topic |
|---|---|
1 | Understanding farm financial statements |
2 | Understanding cost of production and making financial projections |
3 | Long-term investment decisions |
4 | Putting together the financial business plan |
5 | Farm Governance |
6 | Leadership 1 |
7 | Leadership 2 |
8 | Negotiations |
Why FCC Launch?
Build the confidence and skills needed to help lead a successful farm business.
Developed in partnership with Ivey Business School, FCC Launch combines practical business education with real-world agricultural insights. Through expert-led sessions, case studies and peer discussions, you'll gain knowledge you can immediately apply to your operation.
Participant testimonials
"This course has given me the tools and the language to more effectively work with my team and bring value to the table."
"All the instructors and coursework were excellent. I especially enjoyed connecting with other farmers from across Canada."
"It was a fun, collaborative and mind-enhancing experience. I would gladly attend another experience like this again."