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Grooming the Next Generation of Farmers: Getting Kids Excited to Help Out

With all of the technology available nowadays, it’s harder than ever to keep kids focused. How will they ever be interested in farming if they don’t even go outside? The key is to get the kids involved early and often, so they will feel a sense of responsibility and pride in the work they do. […]

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Autumn was Made for Legacy… Use It as a Reminder to Get Your Farm in Order Now

The leaves are falling… The pumpkins are growing fresh on the vine… And your family is getting ready to celebrate the spirit of love, togetherness and legacy. The legacy of your farm is probably something that you think about each and every day as you plow your land or reap your harvests. We completely understand […]

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Beyond the Land and Livestock – The Importance of the Farm Legacy

You want to leave this world knowing your children are secure, no matter what their ages. It’s most likely every parent’s dream. And when that dream includes passing on the family farm, it is a legacy, at times, rich in family history. But what about strong family values? This is the legacy you leave that can reach beyond the […]

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3 Tips to Handle Crisis on the Farm

A crisis is characterized as difficult time or event that creates an upheaval that ultimately changes your life for better or worse. It can be anything from financial hardship to a sickness, death, disaster, interpersonal problems, and more. Crises cause stress in the entire family, and you never know when one may occur. After all, […]

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Avoiding Farm Succession Planning Mistakes

Farmers are hard-working, tough-minded individuals.  When others are winding down into their retirement years, farmers are often still working as hard as ever.  Planting crops, feeding and milking cows, repairing equipment and a thousand other tasks are accomplished every year by those in the farming community.  Most farmers want to pass down their farm to […]

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