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Getting the dollar for your buck: Managing first-lactation heifers from the first test

Monitoring first-lactation performance can aid in fine-tuning heifer raising practices and increase herd profitability.
June 10, 2025
Rodrigo Molano and Elouise Molgat

Dairy enterprises invest considerable resources to raise replacements. To capture the opportunities that raising programs offer to farm profitability, dairy operations should not only make efforts to control raising expenses but also to ensure the return of their investment by evaluating the resulting quality of their replacements.



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Gifts with a warm hand, not a cold one: Communicate now to avoid surprises later

Share expectations early, be transparent and develop a plan with your family for what will happen to the farm and farm ground. Decide what is fair and avoid surprises later.
June 5, 2025
Elaine Froese

I recently coached a wealthy farmer to have an individual conversation with each of his nonfarm heirs. He had never thought that this was something he could do. Were his children wanting land, money or something else? If it terrifies you to even think of asking the next generation, consider why.



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Farm communication improves when we start with connection

Understanding attachment styles and breaking down communication barriers can help improve connection and reduce conflict.
May 20, 2025
Elaine Froese

How we each connect with others, especially our parents, depends on many variables, including our cultural backgrounds, external stressors impacting our mental health and our unique personal styles. It's important to recognize that each person may need something different to feel safe and secure in his or her attachment. My hope for farm families is that they can recognize that communication can only improve when we start with connection.  


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Manure pit safety

Tips provided to improve employee safety around lagoons, including measures to prevent drowning, death caused by manure gases and injury caused by equipment. Signage should be posted to warn people of hazardous areas.
May 13, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

While many of us are experienced with pumping manure from lagoons to fertilize the soil, it's essential to remain vigilant around these dangerous environments. In this article, we will examine the key hazards and safety protocols associated with manure pits and related equipment.


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Making marriage work on your farm

Seven communication and conflict resolution strategies offered to strengthen a farm marriage.
April 29, 2025
Elaine Froese

Any time is a good time to work on the state of your union – marriage, spousal relationships or couple care. John Gottman, Ph.D, a highly respected American psychologist, authored The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work. I’ve added a farm perspective to his tips.


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The importance of keeping a clean divide between personal and farm business expenses

Maintaining clear separation between personal and farm business finances is crucial for ensuring smooth farm succession, promoting family harmony, and improving both personal and business financial planning for current and future generations of farmers.
April 22, 2025
Andy Leach

The farming industry is an ever-changing landscape. With each year that passes, new complexities and challenges arise that place pressures on Canadian farmers to continuously adapt their business practices to remain competitive.


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Be prepared for medical emergencies on the farm

Having a comprehensive first-aid kit, people on-site trained in first aid and CPR, and a defibrillator could positively alter the outcome of a medical emergency.
April 15, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

Having a comprehensive first-aid kit, people on-site trained in first aid and CPR, and a defibrillator could positively alter the outcome of a medical emergency.


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Progressive Events: Innovation and sustainability on the farm: A partnership for the future

An inside look at three Ontario dairy producers’ drive for sustainability through innovation and sustainable practices for the next generation.
March 17, 2025
Lora Bender

Sustainable farming has never been more important. Not only can prioritizing sustainability be beneficial to the environment and public perception, but also to your long-term success and the bottom line. Read how three Ontario dairy producers are implementing sustainable measures on their farms.


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The importance of properly jacking and blocking farm equipment

Key considerations when working on farm equipment to increase safety.
March 13, 2025
Cheryl DeCooman

Jacking and blocking farm equipment are critical steps in ensuring that the worker remains safe and that equipment isn't damaged.


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Appreciative Inquiry: Focus on your family strengths to move forward

Using Appreciative Inquiry will help you focus on the strengths of your family farm business, guiding them through cycles of discovery, dream, design and destiny to foster positive change, strengthen relationships and align goals for future growth.
March 12, 2025
Elaine Froese

The Appreciative Inquiry process has challenged our approach to problem-solving. How could focusing on the positive elements of our family business resolve conflicts? It sounds contradictory, doesn't it?


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