Farming with Family
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Ease potential family conflicts by finding areas where everyone can agree, whether the agreement is related to bringing in the next generation, marriage, compensation or healthcare directives.
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Noise on the farm
A review of precautions and best practices to minimize hearing loss during farming operations.
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Questions to ask to uncover inheritance expectations
Conversations about inheritance with on-farm and non-farm heirs can be tricky. Here are several examples of questions to ask each to start the conversation.
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Aletta Holsteins: Faith, family and the future
The Plett and Warkentine families work together on the family farm in Landmark, Manitoba, managing 1,350 Holsteins on two sites.
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Farm parents: What do you really want in your next chapter of life?
To gain clarity, farm founders and successors should ask several questions of one another when making changes on the family farm.
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How to have the conversation about prenups
Splitting up when there are farm assets involved can be tricky. Prenuptial agreements can help clarify what happens should a happily ever after turn into a divorce.
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You can be an emotionally strong farm parent
Overlooking emotions may hinder clarity and happiness; embracing emotional awareness and fostering emotional support networks are essential for effective farm management and family dynamics.
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How to start holding consistent, productive farm meetings with a purpose
Effective meetings can improve communication, provide clear direction, set or shift priorities, review production and financial records, and set strategies for improvement.
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Keeping kids safe on the farm
Topics to discuss with children to keep them safe around farm machinery and other hazards.
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Improve financial transparency with your farm family team
Openly discussing money in farm families is key for smooth transitions and financial literacy, through steps like leading conversations, understanding values, managing debt, analyzing spending, sharing stories and holding family meetings.
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