Most farmers, like most people in their every day lives, are so busy with the challenges of daily life that they do not tend to take out time to contemplate their “legacy,” much less plan for it in specific ways. Like any successful venture, though, building a successful family farm that sustains your family practically […]
Month: August 2020
From hailstorms to livestock disease, farm crises come in all shapes and sizes. Although they all spell an imminent threat to your operation, a well planned crisis management strategy is key to overcoming challenges. Three basic steps to developing a plan are: 1) Know Your Enemy Although it’s not always possible to stop the disaster from […]
Your farm is a family business, and, together, you are creating a legacy that will continue forward into the next generations. In order for your farm to be successful, there are many important components to consider. When you both live and work with the same people, it’s difficult to maintain a personal and professional life […]
It’s a good year on the farm when the weather cooperates with the crops, the prices are up, and the animals stay healthy. Then come difficult years. Prices drop, a wet spring delays planting, hail ruins a standing crop, and the young stock gets sick. When bad things happen on the farm, it’s not easy to […]
