
FarmLife

Froese: Growing to be a good, good father on the farm
Sometimes this involves healing wounds in the family that are keeping the business stuck

Pass the crackers please
First We Eat: Many of us may be snacking too much as we watch too much TV. Try this healthier choice instead

Attracting hummingbirds to the yard and garden
The Singing Gardener: Plus, here’s how to grow a sunflower summer house

Why does stress affect health?
Fit to Farm: To know that, we have to understand what it does to how we function

Try making this timeless, classic dessert
First We Eat: What could be better than a creamy, homemade chocolate pudding?

Froese: Stop breaking Mom’s heart — deal with your entitlement issues
Many people avoid talking about this when it comes to farm transition plans. This has to stop

Froese: Clear, concise communication is better understood and received
Sometimes our automatic ‘filters’ get in the way of this so we need to be aware of what those could be

Kindness and corned beef
First We Eat: When neighbours shared a butchered steer I wanted to share back as thanks for their generosity

Stages of healing after an injury
Fit to Farm: There are usually clear phases to indicate what is needed, but when that will happen can’t always be predicted

Food and ‘family’
First We Eat: Just like in one of my favourite movies — food plays an important role