Last week, we highlighted part one of a two-part series by GFM associate digital editor Geralyn Wichers about why you should preserve your farm’s history. This week, part two tells you how you can preserve farm history and heirlooms — and how to let go.
Here’s a question many of you have probably asked yourself at some point: if it looks like there aren’t many options for growth on your farm, what’s a growing family to do? This is the question GFM contributor Jeanine Moyer digs into for this article.
Speaking of the farm biz, one key component that often gets overlooked is offering support to the farm’s leader. As Helen Lammers-Helps explores in this article, despite leaders being hardworking, strong and stoic, team members need to remember that sometimes their leader needs support, too.
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And since winter is still hanging on (le sigh), we’ve got an article in the Cultivating Wellness column by Kathlyn Hossack on how to make a tasty, nutritious and warming bowl of broth and in the Fit to Farm column, you’ll learn why it’s important to stay active even if it’s too cold to get outside.
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Farm families work together to break new ground and nurture growth. As each member grows, our Farm & Family team wants to know how we can help you grow further. Share your thoughts with Farm & Family editor [email protected]m
