Love Does Not Read Minds: Being Fair in Farm Transition

Love Does Not Read Minds: Being Fair in Farm Transition

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...
Ways to Increase the Cherish Factor With the One You Love

Ways to Increase the Cherish Factor With the One You Love

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...
Maintaining a Happy and Healthy Marriage on The Farm

Maintaining a Happy and Healthy Marriage on The Farm

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...