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You meet people from all over the world, so you have to learn to work with others,” says Andria Karstens. “The more you do this, the better you get at it.”
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Study abroad

More young people, including young farmers, are heading overseas to expand the skills they’ll bring back home

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Of all the ways a person can prepare for a career, spending time far from the classroom and away from familiar surroundings may actually have the most impact. Lisa Blenkinsop, manager of the Studies Abroad program at the University of Guelph, hears this feedback over and over again from students who have spent time studying […] Read more
Our physiology is still adapted to being in nature,” Williams writes.
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Get your nature fix

And make sure the rest of the family does too. Just 15 minutes in nature can cut stress levels

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Being surrounded by wide open spaces and nature is undoubtedly one of the benefits of a farming lifestyle. Unfortunately, as farms get bigger, busier and more high-tech, farmers may find they are spending less time enjoying nature. Even worse, as our children spend more time indoors or on screens, they are losing out on the […] Read more
Two angry friends or roommates arguing and threatening in the living room at home
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Guide HR: Sibling rivalry

… and how to prevent it destroying your family business!

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Reading Time: 4 minutes A family business can have many positive advantages, including strong cohesion among members and a shared commitment to success. However, family businesses can also sometimes be highly conflictual and chaotic. It seems your strength can become your weakness. Managing a business with family members creates several issues that can have a huge impact on the […] Read more
A scene from The Birds and the Bees.
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All the farm’s a play

Mark Crawford finds life on the farm an ideal apprenticeship for success as a side-splitting Canadian playwright

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Reading Time: 5 minutes These days, Mark Crawford says he’s at a point in his career where his family no longer worries about him in what can be a crazy profession. And for good reason. This summer his fourth play in four years, Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Creatures, is premiering in Ontario, and his first play, Stag and […] Read more
Naloxone is a drug to prevent drug overdose and is now sold in pharmacies over the counter
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Guide Health: The scoop about naloxone

Even if you think no one you know could ever overdose on opioids, it can still make sense to have naloxone on hand

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Reading Time: 2 minutes With the increased incidence of overdoses of opioids like fentanyl, you may have heard about naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan. Your first thought was probably that this issue doesn’t concern you at all. But before you dismiss it completely, take a minute to learn a little bit more. You’ll be glad you did. […] Read more
Guide HR: When the in-laws cross the line
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Guide HR: When the in-laws cross the line

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Reading Time: 4 minutes “You cannot imagine what it’s like to live close to your parents-in-law.” I often hear this from clients. But I can. When I was young, my brother and his wife were neighbours of the family home. As a farmer’s spouse, I lived across from my parents-in-law for 30 years. Eventually, I became a mother-in-law myself. […] Read more
If all your family remembers about life on the farm is all the work and all your stress, why wouldn’t your kids leave for the city?
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Memories to build on

Capitalize on the summer to create lasting memories for your family. They’re the first step in a healthy succession process

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Although a strong work ethic is always a point of pride in agriculture, the farm family also needs to celebrate its successes and to understand why you do all that hard work in the first place. That kind of perspective doesn’t grow by accident. Even so, says Rick Dehod, a provincial farm financial specialist with […] Read more
Networking for introverts
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Networking for introverts

It may always be tough for you to say the first hello, but with these tips and your natural listening skills, you can be a networking pro

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Most of us have been there. You find yourself standing awkwardly at the refreshment table at a conference, nodding and smiling as people pass you by. You want to connect with them but you’re not quite sure how to do it. If you’re an introvert, which researchers say is about a third of us, then […] Read more
Prescription for medical Marijuana
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Guide Health: Medical marijuana. Could it be the right choice for you?

Research into the medical benefits of marijuana is limited. It’s said to help many conditions, but we often don’t really know

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Medical marijuana has been in the news a lot recently, as has legalizing its recreational use. There is a difference, though. With a medical document from a physician or nurse practitioner, you can now obtain marijuana for medical purposes from a licensed producer, and you can have it delivered directly to your home. In this […] Read more
Blocking the sunset on a perfect afternoon
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Meditating on the farm

Work better, sleep better, and bring some calm to your world

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Reading Time: 4 minutes With 5,000 acres of crops to seed and harvest, Tamina Miller used to be so anxious, she could only sleep three hours a night. Miller, who farms with her family near Alliance, Alta., was suffering from stress overload. Then seven years ago, Miller started meditating 10 minutes a day, and it changed her life. Before […] Read more

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