by Elaine Froese | Apr 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
An amazing group of Alberta farmers shared their deepest fears about farm transition with me at the 2018 Agriculture Service Board Conference. They texted me their biggest issues regarding fairness in transition planning. The Biggest Issues Regarding Fairness in...
by Elaine Froese | Mar 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
At 61, my life expectancy is 86. The math says I have a quarter of a century left to create a legacy, help others transition, and mentor the next generation. I am also now a grandmother who delights in reading Penny Grace stories, rocking her to sleep, and sharing her...
by Elaine Froese | Feb 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
My husband of 36 years just dropped me off at the Minot airport in his pickup. We enjoyed the two-hour ride together listening to inspirational tunes and laughing when we had to stop to help herd stray Angus back to their farm. As farm kids, we both chased lots of...
by Elaine Froese | Dec 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Our 33-year-old daughter was lamenting the fact that there is no longer a Sears Christmas Wishbook. Decades ago she delighted in flipping pages of the colored catalog seeking out requests for her wish list, hoping that the cherished gifts would be under our Christmas...
by Elaine Froese | Oct 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
It is Fall. A beautiful season of changing colors and attitude on the farm. Most farmers are starting to prepare for winter. I like winter because it is a great time to show some love to the people in your life, especially your spouse if you are married. Over the...