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This exercise presents a simulation of the tragedy of the commons, framed within the context of sustainable forest management. Students, organized into teams of two or three, assume the role of logging crews responsible for harvesting from a shared forest over a series of 12 rounds. Although the forest regenerates between rounds, the natural growth rate is insufficient to sustain unchecked harvesting. As a result, students must navigate the tension .....more

<p style="color: rgb(197, 183, 131);"><strong> AWARD WINNER: Third Place in the 2025 Ivey Publishing Sustainability Case Writing Awards </strong></p><br><br>Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse (Sea Cider), an organic farm and cidery in Saanichton, British Columbia, prioritized regenerative agricultural practices that benefited the environment and local community. However, in August 2024, after nearly two decades .....more

Shenzhen Pagoda Industrial (Group) Corporation Ltd. (Pagoda), established in 2001 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2023, was a nationally recognized key enterprise in agricultural industrialization. Guided by its business strategy, Pagoda fulfilled its environmental responsibilities by fostering a green organizational identity, driving continuous green innovation, maintaining a green reputation, and striving to build a sustainable ecological .....more

In late 2021, Steve and Emily Wideman, co-owners of SW Farms Ltd., were presented with a rare opportunity to acquire a 2,500-sow farrowing operation in Lambton County, Ontario. While potentially attractive, the expansion posed significant financial and operational challenges. Already managing a multi-site hog and crop operation, the Widemans faced constraints on both capital and management capacity. To pursue the opportunity, they would need to make .....more

Jianyi Dong, a former geologist, immigrated to Canada in pursuit of career opportunities in Alberta’s oil industry but faced an economic downturn caused by the oil market crash. Determined to build a new career, he pivoted to agriculture, pioneering the use of Chinese passive solar greenhouse technology in Western Canada. Through innovation and customer engagement, he developed FreshPal Farm into a profitable and sustainable business. By 2024, with .....more

In January 2024, Cosumar, Morocco’s leading sugar producer, was at a turning point. After enduring the combined effects of a severe drought and the COVID-19 pandemic, the company faced significant operational and financial pressures. While certain initiatives had provided short-term relief, persistent vulnerabilities remained in its financial structure and strategic positioning. Cosumar’s leadership faced a critical dilemma: How could the company .....more

Madhumakhiwala was established in 2019 with the goal of producing raw honey products while fulfilling its social mission of involving the local community in honey production and sales to uplift their livelihoods. Over six years, Madhumakhiwala successfully expanded its customer base and apiary operations across various Indian states. However, the firm continued to face challenges in distribution and supply chain management. The venture had the capacity .....more

Ed Newton purchased two farms, the Big Farm and Little Farm, on the west coast of New Zealand in 2014. In 2018, facing issues like low productivity and high input costs, he discovered the Astronaut A5, an automatic milking system made by Lely International NV. This system could improve output and reduce his environmental carbon footprint, especially important due to the upcoming agricultural carbon tax in 2025. If he invested, Newton planned to create .....more