Spring on the farm 2014

HI Folks, We are waiting for the warm weather and dry fields. Last year the start date was May 15th. Today is May 6th. Waiting to start planting is hard. Be kind to each other. Work at getting everything ready to go. Rest. Make casseroles. Check parts. Call your...

Your Deepest Needs

I asked my Sunday School class, a faithful group of farmers and rural folks,  “How do you find out what someone really needs?” They shared their thoughts on listening deeply, spending time with people to build relationships, and relying on God to give wisdom. We’ve...
Boundary Principles for Farm Families

Boundary Principles for Farm Families

By mid March I am peeking at the garden to see if any black patches have managed to poke through. Spring arrives officially next week and with that the hope that a good growing season lies ahead, and a great time working together as a family. This winter I addressed...

Lessons from Tornado Hunters and Young Farmers

With great delight at the Saskatchewan Young Ag Entrepreneurs  (www.saskyoungag.ca )meeting on the coldest night in January, I met Greg Johnson, Canada’s Tornado Hunter (www.tornadohunter.com). As farmers we are all sky watchers, and Greg’s photos did not disappoint....

“Dad Won’t Let Me Go!….Really?”

The old school linear rule of life states that “if you just work harder, you will get ahead.” The new reality for agriculture’s next generation of managers is “how do we find and use the best practices to work smart and be profitable ?” Respected ag consultant Dick...