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“The younger generation needs to know whether there is ever going to be an opportunity. But they also have to understand that their parents are not required to give them a job or obligated to let them take over the farm, and there may be reasons why it won’t be possible.” – Kelly Dobson.
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Do the kids really want it?

If yes, the kids and their parents both have to be clear on how they can prove it

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Reading Time: 4 minutes If the kids are expressing an interest in the farm or their answer to the question “Do you really want this opportunity?” is yes, then both kids and parents must be clear on how they can prove it. Follow this expert advice to get you started.– April Stewart, CG Associate Editor An intergenerational farm transition […] Read more
"It doesn’t matter the size of the operation, learning and advancing your leadership skills can pay dividends for anyone."
Features, Succession strategy

Is my kid a leader?

What does leadership potential look like?

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Reading Time: 6 minutes What does leadership potential look like? Are there certain skills a parent should teach or encourage their kids to develop? And how can parents do that? Read or listen to this article to find out.– April Stewart, CG Associate Editor It’s actually two questions. It isn’t just how much leadership potential have my kids got? […] Read more
“My experience in agriculture is lifelong, and the MBA has definitely helped me weave my way through my career off-farm and on the farm,” Steve Koeckhoven says.
Features, Guide Business

Summer Series: Making a leader

[Leadership] As farms get bigger and more complex, more farmers like Steve Koeckhoven are drawing leadership insights from other business sectors

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Reading Time: 10 minutes On-farm leadership is more than the skills we usually think of when defining a leader. This article looks at what farm leadership is really about.– April Stewart, CG Associate Editor When we think of strong leaders we often leap to examples like politicians, sport coaches and the CEOs of large corporations, so it’s little surprise […] Read more
Leadership is a necessary skill that can be developed, offering a competitive advantage for your operation.
Features, Management

Summer Series: The difference maker: on-farm leadership

On-farm leadership is the X-factor that can be quantified and developed into competitive advantage

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Can leadership skills impact your farm’s bottom line? Find out how this business x-factor can be developed to give your farm a competitive advantage.– April Stewart, CG Associate Editor Leadership is the overlooked skill set that can explain why some farms move forward and grow, overcoming difficult periods to successfully transition from one generation to […] Read more
Leadership is not a “one and done” deal. It takes practice, commitment and a great deal of self-awareness.
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The new farm leader

Six lessons from successful farms focused on boosting their leadership skills for 2024 and beyond

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Reading Time: 10 minutes Is leadership learned or is there a leadership gene? Country Guide asked the next generation of Canadian ag how they learned to lead and what are the most important leadership skills.– April Stewart, CG Associate Editor Agriculture has moved relentlessly forward for centuries. In a practical sense this is thanks to mechanical, scientific and technological […] Read more
Summer Series: Podcast with Samantha Klaver
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Summer Series: Podcast with Samantha Klaver

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Reading Time: < 1 minute Join us as we talk with Samantha Klaver, territory sales rep and CrossFit trainer, about her unique challenges and opportunities in Canadian agriculture. (Subscribe to the Country Guide Podcast on Google or Apple so you can catch new episodes as they’re released throughout the summer.)
Integrity, communication and decisiveness are the top three qualities one farmer said he wants in his leadership.
Features, Management

Leadership skills key to farm success

Two farm families share how they came to see getting stronger at farm leadership as the key to their growth

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Being your own boss, making your own decisions, reaping the rewards of your hard work. Self-employment has its perks as a farmer. But as every farmer also knows, self-employment has its risks and its downsides too. You’re the one who’s accountable, you’re the one who has to keep yourself motivated, you’re the one who’s always […] Read more
Lloyd Affleck.
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Summer Series: Best advice from a retired seed grower 

[Best Advice] What's your greatest asset?

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Reading Time: 2 minutes What’s your greatest farm asset? Lloyd Affleck hesitated when an advisor asked him this question, but the answer was something all farmers should consider.– April Stewart, CG Associate Editor Lloyd Affleck is connected. He’s a retired pedigreed seed grower and chair of Canterra Seed’s board of directors and he has served other industry boards and […] Read more
"You shouldn’t have everyone just telling everyone else what a great job they’re doing,” Betker says. Instead, there should be real discussion, real questions, real insight.
Features, Guide Business

Summer Series: How to set up a peer group

[Best Advice] Peer groups are driving the performance of more farms across the country. How do you get started

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Reading Time: 5 minutes You can’t always rely on one-off farm tours to get the info you need to make those critical decisions for your farm. One increasingly popular solution: peer groups. Here’s how to get one started.– April Stewart, CG Associate Editor Every farmer gains deep perspective and a wealth of insight during their career. It’s knowledge that […] Read more

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