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Short Video Tutorials for the Dairy Goat Cost of Production Benchmarking Tool

Posted on Author Kristy BlankersPosted in Business, Webinar Recordings2 Replies

This series of short videos have been created to help guide producers through the process of using the Dairy Goat Cost of Production Benchmarking Tool in Excel. Each video covers an individual producer tab. Providing step-by-step instructions on how to enter the data correctly into the cells. Along with highlighting some of the information calculated and provided by each tab. To get the most out of the tool producers should try to fill out the information as completely and accurately as possible. Access all the videos here. Learn more about and access the Dairy Goat Cost of Benchmarking Tool here. Introduction Video This video provides a general overview of the tool. Covering some benefits of using the tool, the information…

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Dairy Goat Cost of Production Calculation and Benchmarking Tool

Posted on Author Marlene Paibomesai, Dairy Specialist, OMAFRAPosted in BusinessLeave a Reply

The purpose of this tool is to help dairy goat producers calculate their cost of production per litre and per doe, and to compare individual results to an industry benchmark; the aggregated performance results of other producers within the Ontario dairy goat industry. The industry benchmark is based on an average of production information from the 2019 to 2021 calendar years. The benchmarks represent production information from a sample of participating farms in the province and may not necessarily be statistically significant as representing the dairy goat industry as a whole. Excel is required to run this tool. Download a copy of the Excel spreadsheet tool below (Updated: March 27, 2023) Need help navigating the tool? View the Goat COP…

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Participants Needed Dairy Goat Cost of Production Project in Ontario

Posted on Author Marlene Paibomesai, Dairy Specialist, OMAFRAPosted in Announcements, Business

The goal of the Cost of Production project is to compile relevant data and analytics, from 2019-2021, for the dairy goat industry. The results can be used for producer self-assessment, industry benchmarking, maximizing efficiencies, evaluation of expansion and start-up opportunities, and developing industry strategies. Participating producers will be contacted by MNP to discuss the project and what is to be expected from them. In addition to data collection, participants in this project may be asked to test a benchmarking tool to help refine and improve a COP and Benchmarking tool. Participants will be asked to share: 2019, 2020, and 2021 financial statements 2019, 2020, and 2021 production information Management practices and data Participants in the project will:  receive an individual…

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Planning and building a goat milk house

Posted on Author ONswinePosted in Business, Housing

A neat, well-planned milk house plays a particularly important role in producing a high‑quality product and helps to maintain a credible image of the dairy industry. OMAFRA has written a new factsheet with information, recommendations and requirements to help with planning and building a goat milk house.

Marketing Meat Goat Kids

Posted on Author Jillian CraigPosted in Business

When making the decision on where to market meat goat kids, a variety of options exist. It is important to keep in mind that the consumer is ultimately the person who will be purchasing the product. In the value chain found in Figure 1, the consumer is at the top of the diagram as they truly drive the system. With no end user, there would be no demand for the product. In the simplified Figure 1 diagram, this is only one example of how a value chain might work. There are different marketing methods depending on individual preferences.      Marketing methods for meat goats include: With this list in mind, it is essential to weigh the advantages and disadvantages for…

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