Winter on the farm offers time to reflect, rest, and invest in growth. Human Resource training for farm families can strengthen teamwork, improve retention, and reduce conflict. Learn how HR skills—from staff training to governance and mediation—can improve your family farm’s culture, communication, and long-term success. The post Building HR Skills for a Stronger Family Business appeared first on Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm families who want b...| Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm famili...
Reading Time: 5minutes Advice on handling sibling conflict and the effect it can have on the farm The post Sibling issues in farm succession appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideCountry Guide
Lyle Wiens, who coaches farm families and advises on grain marketing, sees parallels between marketing and farm transition planning — two decision-making areas in which farmers can feel overwhelmed. The post Seven ways to streamline your farm transition appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsGrainews
Thanks to our friend and longtime contributor Elaine Froese, whose final Seeds of Encouragement column appears in this issue. It takes a special kind of person to want to help people navigate their way through conflict.| Grainews
As a Grain Marketing Advisor and Farm Family Coach, I’ve realized that the same strategies used to streamline grain marketing—like focusing on profit, committing to planning, and avoiding hecklers—can also transform your farm transition planning. Here’s how these seven marketing lessons can help you build a healthy, sustainable family business. The post 7 Ways to Streamline Your Farm Transition Process appeared first on Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for...| Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm famili...
In this episode, Alyssa Brown, CPA, farm family coach, and fifth-generation farmer, shares insights on family financial management. Learn why pay on the farm goes beyond numbers, how to define family living needs, and ways to build clarity, fairness, and trust in farm transitions. The post 52: How to Ask for Better Pay on Your Farm appeared first on Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a...| Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm famili...
A retiring Manitoba couple with no farming heirs would like to see their land safely transferred to their farming neighbours. Just gifting the land, though, or selling it below market value would complicate their retirement plans.| Grainews
Focusing on dairy farm productivity without proper financial analysis and monitoring could mean less profit, says a Chris Church, a veterinarian with an MBA.| Farmtario
The skills that farmers require to successfully navigate the retirement and transition process are not necessarily the same skills that built the business.| Grainews
Appreciative Inquiry - Focus on Your Family Strengths to Move Forward. Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition -| Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm famili...
Watch How your Language Kills Transition Conversations and Affects your Mental Health. Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition -| Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm famili...
One of the key fears of aging farm founders is the conflict they anticipate when the farming heir has access to millions of dollars of land, and the| Grainews
Who is Responsible for What on Your Farm? Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition| Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm famili...
I hope you are reading this on your phone while waiting in the field, which would mean #plant2024 conditions are perfect to go. The type of “common| Grainews
