In October 2024, the managing director of Maha Farmers Producer Company Ltd. (MahaFPC), a second-tier farmer producer company (FPC) in Maharashtra, reflected on a decade of growth. With over 600 member FPCs and a successful public procurement model, the federation had become a leader in farmer-centric agribusiness. Yet, challenges remained—uneven member engagement, pressure to diversify, questions around board effectiveness, and the need for governance .....more

Tinia Pina was the Black founder and CEO of Nutrivolve Inc., a circular economy venture that transformed organic waste into sustainable agricultural products. In 2022, she was navigating a pivotal strategic decision for her company: should she pursue a lower-risk path with steady growth (Nutri Terra Grow Mats) or take a high-reward leap with significant operational risk (LoopGro Nutrient Concentrate)? With limited resources and a mission to align .....more

TeleSense Inc., a Silicon Valley start-up, offers an innovative solution for farmers and grain storage companies by leveraging wireless sensors and AI-driven software to predict the quality and longevity of stored grain, offering significant financial implications for stakeholders. However, starting the sales engine has proven more challenging than expected. With the option of a direct sales or online sales (or hybrid) approach, the company must focus .....more

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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