Leading with vision creates space for the next generation to rise alongside your example, says Arlen Motz.

Building a farm legacy that outlasts you

Legacy isn’t about control. It’s about leading today in a way that creates strength, curiosity and clarity for tomorrow’s farm owners

Reading Time: 2 minutes A farm’s legacy isn’t just about the land; it’s also about the values and the impact that continue long after the current owner has stepped away.

A woman and a girl are planting seedlings outdoors on a field, showcasing teamwork, growth, and environmental care.

Farm succession: Where to begin?

Thinking of farm transition as only one chance to get a short-term, quick deal right can prevent us from even starting the process — and starting it off right

Reading Time: 3 minutes Recognizing that the process of farm succession is lengthy, involved and requires a solid end goal can help farmers determine where to start.


Red granaries at sunset, farmer's field near Grande Prairie, Northern Alberta.

Change can ensure a legacy

Country Guide is ready for the next stage

Reading Time: 2 minutes Country Guide has the future in mind. In 2026, we're moving into the pages of our sister publications, The Western Producer and Farmtario.










How to grow a finance team for your agribusiness

Building the finance team for your agribusiness requires the right mix of processes, technology and people

Reading Time: 3 minutes Typical growing pains for an agribusiness include managing the overhead of accounting and finance. I like to think of the operations and sales team as the invading army — looking to conquer more acres, market share and revenue. Meanwhile the accounting and finance team functions in a supporting role as the supply lines, providing current […] Read more