While it may not live up to a fairytale lifestyle, marrying into a farm can be rewarding in ways you’d never imagined. If you’re coming from city life, put on some muddin’ shoes, a straw hat, and get ready for the ride of your life. Unpredictable Dinner With a regular 9-5, you can plan out […]
Month: January 2020
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Tips for Succession Planning
Family farms are great. Many times, they have been in the family for generation after generation. However, as the head of the family gets older and is able to do less, it may be time to start thinking about succession planning. Here are some tips to for succession planning. Start early. You should start thinking […]
When your children were young, you never imagined that you would have to have this conversation. After all, they used to love pulling their own weight whether they were filling up the wheelbarrow or helping set the family dinner table. Now, you are sad to say that your adult child is failing to launch. They […]
The concept of an old farmer who is stuck in their ways is surprisingly true for many families. Often, this takes the form of an aging parent who refuses to pass down the family farm or switch to a new and more effective farming method. When you find yourself going head to head with a […]
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Family Tensions on the Farm
If people were perfect, greed and tension on the farm would not be a topic of discussion. Unfortunately, we are people, flawed, and have a tendency to be a bit selfish. Working on or owning a family farm is beautiful and offers many benefits, yet it can also be very difficult relationally. At AgriLegacy, we […]
Every farm begins with a story. Grooming the next generation of farmers in your family should be no different. It should be characterized by a love of the land, the discovery of new things, and excitement for the future. This is one family’s story. Looking out the kitchen window over the rolling fields of sagebrush […]
