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In the first article in this two-part series, I focused on the leadership, parenting, and mentoring required by parents from birth of their children to the time they do or do not return to the farm business. This article addresses building the partnership with those...
Edited by John P. Hewlett, UW Ranch/Farm Management Specialist Strategic planning is an often-heard buzzword these days. But what does it mean to the average family farm? Simply put, strategic planning is figuring out where you want to go and how you’re going to get...
The “thread of innovation” that runs through the stories of YU Ranch, Purple Daze Lavender Farm, Good Neighbour Farms, and Burning Kiln extends across Norfolk County. Dozens of enterprising operations selling vegetables, berries, ginseng, lavender, and herbs have...
Best-selling author and executive coach David Irvine discusses the challenges of running a family business and how to overcome them. In part one Irvine focuses on the importance of governance, setting goals, holistic leadership and caring for the interests of the...
Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of SaskCan Pulse and Alliance Grain Traders, shares tips for Canadian crop producers with AgriSuccess editor Kevin Hursh. Key Points Producers need to be both growth-oriented and market-oriented – you need to grow crops because there...
Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of SaskCan Pulse and Alliance Grain Traders, shares tips for Canadian crop producers with AgriSuccess editor Kevin Hursh. Key Points Producers need to be both growth-oriented and market-oriented – you need to grow crops because there...
