Love Does Not Read Minds: Being Fair in Farm Transition

Love Does Not Read Minds: Being Fair in Farm Transition

An amazing group of Alberta farmers shared their deepest fears about farm transition with me at the 2018 Agriculture Service Board Conference. They texted me their biggest issues regarding fairness in transition planning. The Biggest Issues Regarding Fairness in...
Maintaining a Happy and Healthy Marriage on The Farm

Maintaining a Happy and Healthy Marriage on The Farm

It is Fall. A beautiful season of changing colors and attitude on the farm. Most farmers are starting to prepare for winter. I like winter because it is a great time to show some love to the people in your life, especially your spouse if you are married. Over the...
How to be Prepared for Planning Your Farm Legacy

How to be Prepared for Planning Your Farm Legacy

Farmers often stop me in the hall of conferences to ask deeper questions that are keeping them awake at night. The most common question is “Elaine, how do we even get people to the table to talk about the farm legacy? My parents are refusing to talk, and my...
How to ‘Be There’ When Grief and Loss Overcome the Farm

How to ‘Be There’ When Grief and Loss Overcome the Farm

A young professor Marsha Harris from Brandon University speaks softly to a group of mostly over 60 women explaining the keys to a truly lasting relationship. She tells us that most people just want their lovers to answer one question: Are You Really There for Me? Let...