Being Thankful…Even When It’s Hard

Being Thankful…Even When It’s Hard

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my...
How to Say ‘Sorry’ at Harvest

How to Say ‘Sorry’ at Harvest

Sometimes I wish I did not have real-life examples of how I make mistakes, but my mishaps make good fodder for my writing. Last harvest I was the combine driver who backed into the fuel truck while I was unloading my auger for cleanout to move to the next field. I...
Managing Your Marriage in the Muck

Managing Your Marriage in the Muck

As I write this, we are stalled with harvest due to bothersome rains. Those of you with more muck than crop are saying “wish I even had a harvest.” Moreover, the farmers from Saskatchewan with muddy acres are wondering how to get the land ready for next year! Not fun....
Are You a Farm Wife, a Farminist, or Both?

Are You a Farm Wife, a Farminist, or Both?

Country Guide Senior Editor Maggie Van Camp is a widow, mom, journalist, and chicken farmer who coined a new term at CAFA’s (Canadian Association of Farm Advisors) Update in Guelph earlier this year. Maggie proposed that the culture of agriculture needs a new mindset...
How to Have Better Communication with Your Farm Lawyer

How to Have Better Communication with Your Farm Lawyer

Lawyers are the brunt of many jokes, but if you want to have a great succession outcome you better have a great communication plan with your farm’s lawyer! Ontario lawyer, Sarah Jacob shared her experiences at a CAFA (Canadian Association of Farm Advisors) update....