How to Say “Sorry” at Harvest

How to Say “Sorry” at Harvest

“I’m sorry.” You express regret. I was quick to do this after I heard the thud of hitting the truck. I also expressed regret to the semi-driver who grazed me as I was backing my SUV out of my garage onto my lane, rushing to get to the post office. I now always look down the lane before cranking out of the driveway! Sometimes expressing regret is all it takes to make restitution with…

03: How to Get Started in Farm Transition Conversations with guest Lydia Carpenter

03: How to Get Started in Farm Transition Conversations with guest Lydia Carpenter

In this episode of the The Farm Family Harmony Podcast, Elaine is joined by Lydia Carpenter, a first-generation farmer, to discuss how to get started with farm transition conversations. With a decade of experience and a successful direct market beef business, Lydia provides valuable insights and shares her own journey as a farmer. The conversation focuses on the key aspects of starting the farm transition conversation and how to navigate conflict resolution in agriculture.

Tools to get better at fixing farm fights…conflict resolution 101

Tools to get better at fixing farm fights…conflict resolution 101

I hope this finds you living a whole-hearted life on your farm, not living with broken hearts. The deep emotions we carry as “stoic or stubborn” farmers need to come to the surface and let the healing begin. The emotional factors in your farm dynamic are keeping you stuck, and now is the time to grab the bull by the horns and say “Enough!

Helping Dad Share His Emotions to get Clarity for all

Helping Dad Share His Emotions to get Clarity for all

The green of spring and summer in this country goes by far too quickly. Our eldest granddaughter turned 6 a month ago, which means I have just 12 summers left before she launches at 18. You might be a bit curious about the title of this column. Time is going by. Mom...