By the time the corn silage is covered and the last acres of sunflowers are combined, the pace at Feikema Farms hardly slows. Located in Rock County in southwest Minnesota, the operation feeds roughly 4,000 head of cattle while cropping nearly 6,000 acres, a scale that reflects decades of steady growth and careful decision-making.

Fair compensation in family businesses requires clear roles, annual reviews, market research and balancing benefits.

Steppler Farms, located in Miami, Manitoba, is the largest registered purebred Charolais herd in the province. Run by Andre Steppler, his wife Katie and their three kids (Brynn, Brayden and Declan), the operation continues to breed cattle for productivity and show ring appeal, while creating a legacy for generations to come.

It’s an exciting time when the next generation determines that they are going to pursue a career on the farm.

Hard work, determination and perseverance aid four generations of dairy producers on Boertje Farms in Visalia, California.