I celebrate Thanksgiving a little early each year. My personal day of Thanksgiving is October 17th. That may seem odd, but 30 years ago it was the day that changed my life forever. The day started out with lots of anticipation because it was the first day of pheasant hunting...
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Daily Huddle: Big Plays in World Series Start in Little League
It’s the last game of the World Series and the bases are loaded in the bottom of the ninth. Your team is down by one. Assume you’ve never played a game of baseball. No Little League, no high school or collegiate play. It’s your turn at bat. What are the...
Farm Family Culture: The Ties That Bind
If the core values of the farm are not reaffirmed and strengthened with each generation, the odds of family farm conflict increase. To read the full post click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and...
Resolving On-Farm Conflict: Deal with Emotional Issues First
Crucial Conversations can only happen when strong emotions are under control. To read the full post click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
Why Emotion Trumps Logic in Farm Decision Making
Emotional issues can ruin a good business plan on your farm. To read the post please click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
Are you a good farm leader? 5 principles you should adopt
Your farm may only be able to grow as fast as your ability to lead. To read the post please click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
Strong fences make good neighbors (and family)
More than ever boundaries or fences are crucial to efficiently manage your farm with minimal conflict. To read the post please click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
Farmers, do you feel entitled to success?
Once a family feels entitled to a certain lifestyle, status and trappings of wealth, the family farm - their source of wealth is in danger. To read the post please click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership...
How to Reinvest in the Farm to Manage Family Business Growth
Farm families often grow at a faster rate than farm income, acres, or livestock. To read the post please click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.
Vision: Is Your Family Committed to the Family Farm?
Without a vision as a guide, problems and conflicts can derail your farm and farm transition. To read the post please click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.