How to See Transition Possibilities in Stormy Times

How to See Transition Possibilities in Stormy Times

If you’re fighting anxiety or sorting cows,  grab five minutes to soak this story in. You cannot neglect tending to the needs of your cows. Let’s talk about embracing the same urgency with your farm transition conversations.  Shelle Rose Charvet, author of Words that...
How to Be Present With Family (and Why It Matters)

How to Be Present With Family (and Why It Matters)

Maybe you’re encouraged to be more engaged and present with your children and grandchildren, but could you actually say you know HOW to be present with family? How to be present. When I read Lisa Genova’s latest book Left Neglected, I was deeply moved by the...

What are the Best Hobbies for Farmers?

Once, at a farm family meeting of siblings, we were trying to analyze why the parents were so reluctant to let go of farm asset ownership. I suspect one of the key factors keeping transition planning stuck is that many farm men do not have an identity, role, or...
The Gift of Healing Stories in Agriculture

The Gift of Healing Stories in Agriculture

“It is well-known in management that the creation and maintenance of a positive emotional state is key to performance, and positive feedback is a powerful tool. When done appropriately, it may not only add to motivation, satisfaction, and performance at work but...