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Articles Tagged with ''legacy''

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Stay alive on the farm: Mastering the 9 mechanical hazards and ROPS safety

Prevent accidents on your farm by understanding the nine core mechanical hazards. When you pair hazard awareness with practical steps, you turn risks into routines that protect your crew, your land and your legacy.
May 6, 2026
Loretta Sorensen

Tractors drive daily farm work, yet they’re linked to 218 U.S. deaths each year, nearly half from overturns.



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Go West, young men … and women

There’s a reason the phrase still echoes across generations: “Go West, young man.” Not because the West holds answers, but because travel enhances your perspective.
March 17, 2026
Marian Viney

Visiting the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, where more than 100,000 people from 53 countries viewed 2.6 million square feet of exhibits, reminded me how interconnected and resilient agriculture really is.


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Who gets the family operation? How do I start on a succession plan?

Succession planning prepares the next manager before crisis forces decisions, clarifies roles separate from estate planning, and draws on what worked – and what didn’t.
March 16, 2026
Shannon Williams

Succession planning protects the family operation before crisis forces decisions no one is ready to make.


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A behind-the-scenes look at a high-tech California dairy

Innovation was evident on the tour of Rib‑Arrow Dairy, a few miles from the expo grounds. The Ribeiro family has been dairying for more than 100 years, and they are leaning into technology – not to replace herdsmanship skills but to sharpen it.
March 10, 2026
Marian Viney

Rib‑Arrow Dairy uses a fully connected system – vision monitoring, activity collars, cow‑locating tools and automated footbaths – to spot changes early and respond fast.


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Profit and legacy: Ensuring ranch viability for successors

Profit, clarity and communication form the foundation of successful ranch succession, ensuring the business remains viable and attractive for future generations. By treating ranching as a business – with defined roles, intentional planning and a long‑term vision – families can preserve their legacy and their land. Strong transitions happen when operations offer profit, purpose and room for the next generation to grow.
February 11, 2026
Marian Viney

A Wyoming family uses clarity, communication and business discipline to build a ranch the next generation wants to come back to.


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I’m thankful for that …

October 31, 2025
Marian Viney

Gratitude is more than a feeling – for many, it’s a way of life.


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Could mediocrity be the right goal? A practical perspective on cattle production

Cattle producers take pride in raising their animals. While it’s typically accepted that “more” is always better, might “less” be more desirable in some cases when it comes to quality?
July 18, 2025
Bruce Derksen

Chasing cattle production perfection is a commendable goal, but could it be too costly and unrealistic for some operations? Will aiming for “good enough” help balance expenses, resources and challenges such as weather and market shifts?


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My dad's farm truck …

June 30, 2025
Marian Viney

That 1990 Cheyenne Fleetside pickup isn’t just a truck, it's my dad's truck.


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Tales of a Hay Hauler: To be a survivor

It must be a horrible feeling to see a vehicle stuck on railroad tracks with no way to move as the train approaches, going too fast to even slow, let alone stop. It’s worse when something can be done but there is no way to get the attention of those involved.
June 25, 2025
Brad Nelson

The story tells of a man who survived the Johnstown flood and aced an exam. He tells St. Peter about his intellect, who became the chief of the New Testament Apostles. St. Peter also killed Judas' betrayal with his own sword.


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Tales of a Hay Hauler: For the survivors

My sister Janeen handed me the operators manual for her lawn mower, which included important parts highlighted in yellow, such as motor oil type, starting instructions, and blade changes, and she started to cry.
May 29, 2025
Brad Nelson

There are numerous averages pertaining to life but no guarantees.


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