At the 2023 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, Col. Leon “Sam” Barringer shared lessons learned from his combat experience on change management, leadership, teamsmanship and detecting abnormal/normal behavior.

To obtain a loan, your application must be approved by an underwriter – a specialist who examines your finances. To obtain capital on favorable terms, it’s helpful to understand what underwriters are looking for and take action to accelerate the underwriting process.

Some of the concerns heirs have in taking over the family farm include the financial viability of farming, the challenges of modern agriculture and lifestyle implications.

Water rights can make, or break, an agricultural real estate transaction. Irrigation rights alone were appraised at over $24 million in a deal this article’s author helped to close.

Our family members and employees have many distractions that can affect their productivity and efficiency if not managed in an appropriate manner.

What are some of the symptoms of chronic stress that you need look for in yourself, friends, family or employees? Watch for social withdrawal, daily use of drugs/alcohol, agitated body language, change in sleeping patterns, racing heart, headaches, not eating, loneliness, always being tired, change in farm or vet clinic appearance, and constant overwhelm. 

There are solutions that can help farmers avoid medical debt. From negotiation to financial assistance, there are options, but where do you begin?

There are many overlapping systems in play on a family farm. Your family circle is your nuclear family which relates to your parents or in-laws, and your siblings, who may also be business partners or farm heirs.