Like many of you, I’ve checked out the grain bin suffocation demonstration at the farm shows and collected many farm safety brochures. I think it’s finally the time we’ll do things more intentionally on our farm.

Brothers and sisters farming together can make for many different, interesting and somewhat challenging dynamics.

Cows don’t like to get stuck in muck. Many stressed-out dairy families are also seeking solutions to get transition plans unstuck and moving again. Fairness is a key challenge in the process.

Brothers and sisters farming together can make for many different, interesting and somewhat challenging dynamics.

What should I do with the next 25 years? At 61, my life expectancy is 86. The math says I have a quarter of a century left to create legacy, help others transition and mentor the next generation.

An amazing group of Alberta farmers shared their deepest fears with me at the 2018 Agriculture Service Board Conference following my “Finding fairness in farm transition” presentation recapped in the May 2018 issue of Progressive Dairyman.

As the winter lingered, the cows grew restless to get more fresh air and pasture time, and you likely were looking for some stress relief also. Regardless of what state your mood is in, I encourage you to reflect on the wisdom of Susan David, who wrote Emotional Agility.

Minnesota farmer Paul Zimmerman extended a firm handshake and greeting on behalf of his daughter to David Kohl, professor emeritus, Virginia Tech. Zimmerman’s daughter is a likely successor to their farm.

As the winter lingers, the cows are restless to get more fresh air and pasture time, and you likely are ready for some stress relief also. Regardless of what state your mood is in, I encourage you to reflect on the wisdom of Susan David, who wrote Emotional Agility.