Farmworks 1
In this case, Linda Best, the Co-Chair of Farmworks addresses the issue of how to ensure that Farmworks as a mechanism for funding farmers and food producers in Nova Scotia remains as sustainable as they are seeking of otheir clients. This investment co-operative raises funds through share sales to the public and then provides loans to farm operations. Her challenge is to ensure that her organization or board, is organized appropriately for the future. Visit casenet.ca for more free, open access decision focused video teaching cases from Acadia University.
Interviewee
Linda Best
Company
Industry
Business Activity
Farmworks Investment Co-operative Ltd.
Financial Services
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Headquarters
Windsor, Canada
Size
Small
Employees
Fewer than 25
Less than $1 million
Yearly Revenue
Private Company
Type of Entity
Subject
Organization Theory
Level of Difficulty
Medium
Teaching Objectives
Learn about venture capital industry
Keywords
Solution Management
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