Christmas on the farm often carries unspoken expectations, family pressure, and deep hope. This reflection invites farm families to pause, communicate, and rediscover what truly matters this season—faith, connection, and forward movement.
Christmas on the farm often carries unspoken expectations, family pressure, and deep hope. This reflection invites farm families to pause, communicate, and rediscover what truly matters this season—faith, connection, and forward movement.
The holidays can feel overwhelming for many farmers who are juggling financial uncertainty, family tension, and the pressure to “feel joyful.” This article explores why joy can be difficult to access and how contentment, gratitude, and small wins can offer a gentler, more grounded path through holiday stress for farmers.
Farming life can be demanding, and burnout is real. Learn eight intentional strategies to manage your time, energy, and mindset so you can stay healthy, connected, and grounded—on and off the farm. Explore practical ways to prevent burnout and create lasting balance in farm life.
Winter on the farm offers time to reflect, rest, and invest in growth. Human Resource training for farm families can strengthen teamwork, improve retention, and reduce conflict. Learn how HR skills—from staff training to governance and mediation—can improve your family farm’s culture, communication, and long-term success.
In this weeks blog, with the help of coaching teammate, Glenn Dogterom, CPA, we explore practical steps to bridge the gap between Fair Family Price (FFP) and Fair Market Value (FMV), better understanding the nature of farming operations, and establishing a smoother transition process with fairer and more transparent negotiations.
Farm Family Harmony Coach, Elaine Froese, provides some actionable steps towards building a healthier decision-making system for your farm and family.