12 Tips to Boost Farm Communication During a Crisis

12 Tips to Boost Farm Communication During a Crisis

Communication is important all the time, but communication during a crisis is essential. How has the current environment changed communication on your family farm? To help you out, I want to share tips from Patti Durand, a friend and an amazing transition specialist...
3 Keys to Embracing the Fight on Your Farm

3 Keys to Embracing the Fight on Your Farm

Sitting on my stool in front of the third farm audience of the week, I should not be surprised to receive the same question for the third time by text: “Elaine, how do we stop the conflict on our farm? “ Don’t stop conflict. Change your mindset about fighting. Fight...
Conflict Resolution: The Daughter-In-Law Barrier

Conflict Resolution: The Daughter-In-Law Barrier

Sometimes a short conversation lights a huge fire of controversy and this blog may create a few sparks. But please read carefully all the way to the end for key insights about conflict resolution in farm families. Conflict Resolution for Farm Families A farm family...
Assumption-Free Living on Your Farm

Assumption-Free Living on Your Farm

A weary-looking farm woman waits patiently in line making sure she is the last one to speak to me privately after my keynote. She has just one question. “When is the right time to start including our daughter-in-law in family business meetings? She doesn’t know a...