6 Tips for Managing Brotherly Conflict on the Farm

6 Tips for Managing Brotherly Conflict on the Farm

“I can’t believe that we have farmed together for over 25 years and the fights between these two brothers just don’t stop!”, says the exasperated farm woman who has had enough with the brotherly conflict on the farm. There’s no time like the present to reflect...
Farm Transition Planning: 19 Ways to Change Your Mindset

Farm Transition Planning: 19 Ways to Change Your Mindset

Long harvest hours give you time to think about what is working on your farm and what needs to be tweaked. Our thoughts drive our actions. It’s time to check your mindset to consider how you can create more certainty for yourself as the owner, and the next generation...

11 Ways to Get More Time Off the Farm

It’s late August, harvest is in high gear, cattle need to be moved, and you think you cannot stop working.  Your voice is louder, and your sleep is lousy, and you wonder if you are going to stay married with all the demands on your time. In your busy life as a...
14 Tips for How to Prevent Divorce on Farms

14 Tips for How to Prevent Divorce on Farms

Each year is a new year of possibilities. Though there may always be struggles, there are also opportunities to create a stronger marriage in 2020 and beyond. With that in mind, today I’m going to share 14 actionable tips for how to prevent divorce on the farm....
TransFARMation: Avoiding “Burnout” on the Farm

TransFARMation: Avoiding “Burnout” on the Farm

It is easy to burn out, especially in this COVID-19 world. In this episode of the Red River Farm Network Podcast, I encourage farmers and ranchers to consider the roles they have in life. “How are you practicing self-care? How well are you taking care of your...