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Froese: When brothers don’t see eye to eye
Columns, FarmLife

Froese: When brothers don’t see eye to eye

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One of the bulls in the middle of the farmhouse that we need to chase after is the undiscussabull of “my brother would never agree to that.” These transition conversations are as fresh as a newly minted cow plop, and they stink, too. “Elaine, my dad is great to work with, but he won’t stand […] Read more
When seeding pressure mounts, we all need to be reminded to extend grade to one another.
Farm Life, FarmLife

Calibrate yourself for seeding, create positive responses

Be aware of how you’re reacting to the farm team when under pressure

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Getting machines ready for seeding launches farmers out of bed in anticipation of a new season. “How are you calibrating yourself for seeding stresses?” As we age, are we open to change behaviours and do a “reset of our default habits” to create a more positive culture on our farm team? Peter Drucker said “culture […] Read more
Six steps to better consumer conversations
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Six steps to better consumer conversations

The science is worth learning. Gaining knowledge about why consumers behave the way they do and make the decisions they do is essential to building constructive, forward-thinking dialogue, engaging in artful and “value-added” arguments, and educating and influencing your audience. One way to gain insight into how the human brain processes information is by exploring […] Read more
Ten things farm moms really want
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Ten things farm moms really want

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It would be fun for you to be a fly on the wall of my office when the calls from farm moms come in. They range in age from 33 to 93. Regardless of your age or stage as a farm mom, I bet there are things that you would like to be able to […] Read more
The power of a letter to get unstuck
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The power of a letter to get unstuck

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Sometimes we have to go back to basics in order to keep healthy change happening on our farms. Lately in my transition seminars I have been encouraging frustrated young farmers to write a letter of intent to their founding parents. People who are stuck with a large degree of anxiety and overwhelm from not knowing […] Read more
How to talk with your boomer parents
Columns, Farm Life, FarmLife

How to talk with your boomer parents

Seeds of Encouragement: Here’s some tips that may be helpful to do just that

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As a Hudson Institute Certified coach I’ve been taught to always ask, “How old are you?” This is not rude. This is a helpful piece of information to assess what key issues need to be talked about. Scott Zimmer of Bridgeworks has helped me with decoding helpful language for communication between the generations. Here’s some […] Read more
FarmLife

How to have your voice heard

Here's some tips to have your opinions and ideas count at the farm decision-making table

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I’ve consumed a bit too much chocolate in my adventures at the Hershey Lodge in Pennsylvania. You are given a large Hershey bar at check-in, a bag full (over 10 chocolate kisses with room service breakfast) and chocolate butter at the banquet table. Even the shampoo and conditioner smell like chocolate! Many women love chocolate. […] Read more
Farm Life, FarmLife

Stopping the conflict avoidance dance on your farm

Here’s some ways to engage in constructive conversation

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You are likely exhausted from harvest as you have grabbed this paper for a few moments of “downtime.” Harvest stress gives everyone on the farm team a chance to show their true colours as to how they manage mistakes and high tension. My question for you is, “Are you tired of the conflict avoidance dance […] Read more
Farm Life, FarmLife

Who am I as father, founder and farmer?

You need to be intentional about being rich in relationships

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As an outsider looking in to the many farm families that I am honoured to share time with, it always saddens me to see folks who cannot seem to grasp happiness beyond what they do as farmers, especially when it is time to let go of control of decision-making and let the next generation be […] Read more
Farm Life

Working towards a bully-free farm culture

Author offers insight if your the target of bullying and what you can do about it

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She came up to me quietly after my presentation, looking tired and sad. “Elaine I haven’t been off the farm in months, and I don’t know who is going to help us with seeding. I am 70 and I cannot take this anymore. My husband is very verbally abusive and won’t get help for his […] Read more

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