Working together, yet apart, helps keeps the peace. It was a fairly standard discussion around a pretty simple question. “Who is in charge of doing…
No. But there are certain things to keep in mind. Posted at www.progressivedairy.com Many farms inquire if there is an easy how-to book or checklist…
Too much of a good thing. Posted at farmprogress.com on 5/11/21 https://www.farmprogress.com/commentary/perks-and-pay-can-derail-your-transition-plan The farm owns the homes. The farms buys the owner’s personal vehicles.…
Starting a transition plan isn’t easy. It’s not only hard to know where to begin, but how do you even begin the conversation? The stakes…
John was ready to start his succession plan. He was 63 and wanted to get the process done quickly. He had a plan. During our…
Does working with family or transition planning seem too hard? You’re not alone. Family dynamics can make it difficult, but harmony is possible with the…
Lack of a shared vision may be one of the most significant threats to sustaining a family business through multiple generations. Roughly 83% of family…
And the Failure when there is none. Bob, a dairy farmer college of mine, operated a successful 600 cow dairy. Like most of us, he…
When times are tough, and everyone is under stress all the imperfections bubble to the surface. The imperfections were there all along but aren’t visible…
Conflict is often viewed as negative but not having the right kind of conflict, often leads to bad conflict later. In an earlier article, we discussed…