How to ‘Be There’ When Grief and Loss Overcome the Farm

How to ‘Be There’ When Grief and Loss Overcome the Farm

A young professor Marsha Harris from Brandon University speaks softly to a group of mostly over 60 women explaining the keys to a truly lasting relationship. She tells us that most people just want their lovers to answer one question: Are You Really There for Me? Let...
Get Unstuck on the Farm: The Power of a Heartfelt Letter

Get Unstuck on the Farm: The Power of a Heartfelt Letter

Sometimes we have to go back to basics to keep healthy change happening on our farms. Lately, in my transition seminars, I have been encouraging frustrated young farmers to write a heartfelt letter of intent to their founding parents. People who are stuck with a large...
Creating a Firewall Against Divorce on the Farm

Creating a Firewall Against Divorce on the Farm

His face was weathered and worn as he approached me with wrinkled brows. “You talked about the fear of spousal break-up, and I’m curious how do I create a firewall to protect my farm?” (Note he said “my farm,” not OUR farm). The firewall word picture fits our...
The Power of a Grateful Heart

The Power of a Grateful Heart

This week we have a special guest post from Ken Keis, Ph.D. I hope you enjoy! The Power of a Grateful Heart Regardless of our current circumstances, we can all choose gratitude! Before you start mentally listing off all the tough situations in your life, or jumping...