How to Help Farming Fathers Be Really Happy

How to Help Farming Fathers Be Really Happy

When I first typed out the title it was “how to make your farming father really happy”, but that did not sit well because I believe that each of us as emotionally mature adults get to wake up every morning and decide what our mood and responses will be. We get to...
Farm Widow Business Savvy: Preparing For the Unfortunate

Farm Widow Business Savvy: Preparing For the Unfortunate

Another fatal farm accident reports hit my ears, just after presenting to a large group. “Another young farm widow joins a club she does not ever want to belong to; I wonder how she will manage the farm, her family, herself.” I wonder. Now that I belong to the...
How Profanity is Hurting Your Employees and Your Farm

How Profanity is Hurting Your Employees and Your Farm

A young farmer sits nervously on the couch with his partner and tells me that he can’t take working with his dad anymore. He describes the “Boss” walking quickly across the yard, arms waving, with his voice increasing in volume and swearing the “F-bomb” at the young...
How to Achieve Clear and Concise Communication On The Farm

How to Achieve Clear and Concise Communication On The Farm

“Elaine, I am feeling paralyzed and overwhelmed with this farm transfer thing.” “How do I talk to the kids without emotions running wild?” “We do fine until we try to get a sit-down family meeting with an agenda, then no one is really honest with what is going on...