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Grandpa Lynn oversees one of Joseph's art projects. Grandma's walls are covered with grandkid artwork and Joseph is a proud contributor.
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Two family trips before calving

Eppich News: We take excursions into Idaho and Alberta for family to meet the new baby

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Toward the end of January, the weather warmed up substantially — and while the cows were on full feed, they were not due to start calving until the end of February, so we decided to try to go to Idaho to visit family. My family had not seen the kids since October of last year, […] Read more
Ian gets to know his new baby sister Anna.
Cattleman’s Corner, Columns

Eppich family welcomes a baby girl

Cold temperatures a challenge for the ranch and keeping vehicles going

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January had a few surprises for us. Our newest addition was due on Jan. 4. Being that he/she was our fourth child and all but our first son came between eight and 10 days early, we were expecting a Christmas baby. On Christmas Day, Barb had a Christmas dinner for us and Gregory’s siblings. After […] Read more
One marker in a farmer’s life should be to set up a succession plan that keeps family bonds intact.
Features

Finding a ‘bridge’ over transition waters

A will or partnership agreement is important, but is not a farm succession plan

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Maggie Van Camp understands the challenges as well as the tremendous value of farm succession planning. She’s been on that road a couple of times in her life as a seventh-generation Ontario farmer, as well as a communicator and agricultural consultant. The first time was after the sudden death of her husband in a farming […] Read more
Would you be able to sit with your thoughts and feelings just a while to consider how you are aging and managing in place on your farm?
Columns, Farm Life

Being an emotionally strong farm parent

Strong-willed and independent people might consider a self-coaching approach

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Tis the season of farm meetings, where the speakers will talk about business and “keeping the emotion” out of business using data to make concrete decisions. I don’t debate this approach for grain marketing, but I highly doubt stuffing emotions on the farm creates clarity of expectations or happy outcomes. Recently I met Carolyn Stern, […] Read more
Under the legislation, farmers can now sell farm shares to their children, creating a shareholder loan.
Features

How to reduce the tax load on a farm succession

A Manitoba MP's bill is considered a game-changer for farm transition — if you know how to use it

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Glacier FarmMedia — Taking advantage of the revamped federal Bill C-208 can provide you with some significant tax savings when drafting family succession plans for your farm. C-208 was initially introduced as a private member’s bill by Manitoba MP Larry Maguire in 2021. The bill sought to amend the federal Income Tax Act to exclude […] Read more
It’s possible that lingering emotions from past stress may spawn fear of failure for the farm’s future finances.
Farm Life

Create more financial transparency with your farm team

Farm partners need to be able to be frank about their financial realities

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Where is “You don’t talk about money!” written in the farm family rule book? Recently on a coaching call, a farm family admitted a huge “undiscussabull” within the family had caused great stress to their over-40-year-old son. This non-farming son did not have any clue about the profitability of the farm, what the parents needed […] Read more
It’s important to have family business meetings with all your blended family members, including farm heirs and non-farm heirs. This way, expectations can be managed and your direction and intentions for transferring management and ownership are clear.
Farm Life

Making blended farm families work

It can be a difficult transition, but here are some tools that can help

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When you get married, you blend two different styles of family dynamics, and it takes a while to adjust. According to the 2011 Canadian Census, 12 per cent of Canadian families involve step-parenting. You can imagine the adjustments needed when these stepparents run farms. In our coaching practice, we help blended ag families navigate this […] Read more
Robert Misko with his children and grandchildren. From left to right: Courtney Misko, Robert Misko, Brittany Busch, Robbie Misko, Jaxon Busch (green shirt) and Torin Busch (blue shirt). Missing is Leifa Misko.
Features

Lifelong learning on the Misko farm

Prairie Farms: Knowledge and efficiency are key for this Manitoba farm operation

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The Prairie Farms feature is an ongoing series that highlights western Canadian producers and their farm operations. These producer and farm profiles will share the strategies, tips and experiences that have helped Prairie farmers be successful. Along with crop production strategies, this Q-and-A series will look at the personalities and lifestyles of farmers across Western […] Read more
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Columns, Farm Life

Why power of attorney is important

For older farmers, it can provide financial protection and peace of mind as they age

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Recently a friend was teary as she told me about a sudden change in her mom’s health. When I asked if she had power of attorney for her mother, her answer was a resounding “no way.” Her mom was procrastinating on seeing a lawyer to draw up necessary documents to protect her future. Are you […] Read more
Parents can pass farmland down to the next generation at any value between book value and market value.
Columns

How best to pass on the farm and provide for a child living with a disability

Farm Financial Planner: There are several solutions for a complicated situation

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Steve, 62, and Sarah, 60, have run a successful farming operation in western Manitoba for the last 35 years. The farm consists of personally held farm assets and seven quarter sections of cropland. Steve and Sarah have two sons. Jared is 32 and Jack is 30 years old. Jared has been working on the farm […] Read more

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