Your farm transition journey
Welcome to the heart of my work. Writing to farm families has been my privilege for over 25 years. Themes stem from threads of conversations with farm families keen to live in harmony and find new ways to manage their business.
This is a journey.
Please share these insights with your farm family and agriculture networks. It’s high time for a mindset shift in the culture of agriculture. Procrastination and conflict avoidance need to stop. Embracing a growth mindset with transparency of expectations and emotions starts now.
Dive in here with me, I’m here to listen and encourage. Share your comments.

Tools to get better at fixing farm fights…conflict resolution 101
I hope this finds you living a whole-hearted life on your farm, not living with broken hearts. The deep emotions we carry as “stoic or stubborn” farmers need to come to the surface and let the healing begin. The emotional factors in your farm dynamic are keeping you stuck, and now is the time to grab the bull by the horns and say “Enough!

5 Must-Read Books for Empowering Growth, Authentic Connections, and Effective Communication on the Farm
Welcome, fellow farmers, to a blog that will revolutionize your approach to life on the farm. To ignite your passion for learning and self-improvement, I've carefully selected a captivating collection of books that will reshape your farming experience. So, let's dive...

Helping Dad Share His Emotions to get Clarity for all
The green of spring and summer in this country goes by far too quickly. Our eldest granddaughter turned 6 a month ago, which means I have just 12 summers left before she launches at 18. You might be a bit curious about the title of this column. Time is going by. Mom...

How to be Seen and Heard at your Farm’s Decision-Making Table: Tips for In-laws
I am curious - when you read this blogs’s headline, who did you think of first? Was it your new daughter-in-law, who asks piles of questions about why you do things the way you do on your farm? Did you imagine your son-in-law driving quickly over the gravel as he left...

Spring into Fun on your Farm!
“Help us have more fun!” Some farm men are experiencing a serious lack of fun, and this can start to influence the business, family harmony, and all aspects of life. The good news is finding your own fun and setting aside the time is a choice. You can do it. I...
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