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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 management.

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.  

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.  

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.

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.

  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 development, peer groups, and management.

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.

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.  

The U.S Air Force faces many of the same challenges as 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.