by Elaine Froese | Jan 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s January, 2016 and a new year is upon us. Although we are only five days in, I started my new year a few months ago – in September. I find that the “back to school” time is a perfect time to start a new learning season. Whether you started early too or are...
by Elaine Froese | Dec 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Man, I can’t believe that guy, every time I make a mistake, he just can’t accept my apology, and he keeps really good track…for years!” Does your farm team have the ability to apologize and accept mistakes? I was saddened to hear a young farmer confide with me that...
by Elaine Froese | Nov 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
I am extremely grateful for the 3 neighbours who showed up with 3 extra combines to harvest on the last sunny Saturday of September; it really made a huge difference in reducing the stress on our farm. When I relayed this story to an easterner, he said, “Wow, they...
by Elaine Froese | Nov 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
One of speaker Norm Rubin’s universal laws of life goes like this: “ Make everyone a stakeholder. Involve everyone on your team in your farm; ask for their input and opinions. Recognize that all those involved in your business will build your business. When you make...
by Elaine Froese | Nov 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
One of the overlooked team players on the family farm is the son-in-law who is married to the successor, the daughter of the founders. Let’s consider some of the dynamics that you need to be aware of to help understand what is going on for the son-in-law (SIL). Why...