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Articles Tagged with ''family farm''

Irons in the Fire: A frosty revelation

January 3, 2025
Paul Marchant

It was one of those awful, bright, beautiful, bitterly cold days where every exhaled breath seemed to hang in the air on the verge of turning into a block of ice before it finally decided to dissipate and drift off into the frigid atmosphere.


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Avoiding the pitfalls of succession planning on the family farm

It is more crucial than ever for family-owned operations to prioritize succession planning with a long-term vision.
January 2, 2025

As a farmer with over 56 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and potential pitfalls of succession planning for family-owned agricultural operations. While the process is crucial for ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation, it is often loaded with emotional complexities and the risk of family feuds if not approached with care and foresight.


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Across the Fence: For the love of cattle

December 25, 2024
Marci Whitehurst

My husband is a faithful, hard-working man. He always has been. I know he loves me. Even so, I know I’m not the only love in his life.


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Shipwheel Cattle Feeders excels with holistic management strategy

Andrea Stroeve-Sawa’s innovative and holistic management of Shipwheel Cattle Feeders in southern Alberta combines grazing, custom cattle feeding and sustainable practices to create a resilient and efficient operation.
December 23, 2024
Emma Ohirko

Shipwheel Cattle Feeders, under the stewardship of Andrea Stroeve-Sawa, exemplifies a modern approach to cattle farming that successfully integrates custom cattle feeding with flexible grazing strategies and continuously improves.


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Women in agriculture: Pioneers in dairy

Women in dairy are driving innovation, sustainability and leadership, shaping the industry's future while preserving family farms and strengthening rural communities.
December 18, 2024
Bryce Chambers

From running family farms to spearheading innovative agricultural practices, women have and continue to play a vital role in shaping the future of farming. This is especially evident in the dairy industry, where women are increasingly taking on leadership roles, driving sustainability and fostering community connections.


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Good cattle, dependable horses: Wowk Ranch

Wowk Ranch in central Alberta has thrived for decades by being adaptable and willingly involved in the industry. Now, they’re setting things up for another generation to put their stamp on the operation.
December 16, 2024
Heather Smith Thomas

Wowk Ranch near Beauvallon, Alberta, specializes in breeding, training and selling high-quality horses of various breeds and runs 200 commercial cattle that they feed with a team in the winter.


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Using common ground to write agreements you can understand

Ease potential family conflicts by finding areas where everyone can agree, whether the agreement is related to bringing in the next generation, marriage, compensation or healthcare directives.
December 12, 2024
Elaine Froese

Working with farm family dynamics is a bit of an adventure when you are seeking to uncover what each person on the farm team really wants for their personal life, the farm business and their life beyond the farm gate. Let’s play with some points of common interest which would be helpful to better behaviour and culture on your farm.


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The roots of tradition

November 26, 2024

In the heart of north-central Texas lies the Carpenter family farm, a vibrant testament to the spirit of collaboration and resilience. This family-run operation has thrived for generations, built on a foundation of hard work, shared values and an unwavering love for the land.


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Across the Fence: Ranchers at the ocean

November 20, 2024
Marci Whitehurst

This fall, my cowboy and I went to the Oregon Coast for the first time. Since his family is from Georgia and Tennessee, we’d driven to see the Atlantic Coast once or twice. Yet we’d never experienced the ruggedness of the Oregon Coast.


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6 steps to find the right health insurance plan

Assessing health insurance goals for your operation and/or your family, determining a budget and learning about the network available in your area can help you make the best decision for your farm for the upcoming year.
November 18, 2024
Robin Smith

Now is the time to identify your current health insurance plan and decide to either stick with the status quo or change benefit plans. If you’re fortunate to be happy with what you have, then a simple reenrollment works. If your operation has changed over the year – budget and payroll – you might need to reevaluate your offerings.


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