Once upon a time, children inherited their parents’ professions like they would their house and clothes. It stood to reason that if your father was a farmer, you would grow up to be a farmer, too. In the old days, having children who could take over their parents’ agribusiness helped provide peace-of-mind and stability to […]
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Sibling rivalry can start early, and once the seeds of discontent have been sown between siblings, it often gets worse before it gets better — if it gets better at all. The question of who inherits the farm has split families apart and created irreconcilable differences between brothers and sisters who were once best friends. […]
Marrying a farmer is a unique situation. If you didn’t grow up on a farm, marrying into one is a bigger life change than pairing up with, say, a lawyer or teacher. You’ll most likely live on your family’s farm, and the farm business will be part of almost all aspects of your life. There’s […]
Keeping your farm running smoothly is something that every farmer dreams of. We invest so much of our time, money, and resources into the farm, and we all want to feel like our efforts are put to good use. Communication and responsibility are two crucial factors in maintaining family harmony on the farm. Make sure […]
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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 […]
Operating a family farm is a constant – but beautiful – contrast of practical goals and cherished dreams. The farm is like any other business that needs to make a profit to survive, but it is also the keeper of an intangible legacy passed down for generations. Balancing these two very different realities is tough – […]
