If the door is open for more women to take on more farm roles, it’s because we need them
Where there’s no clear successor, more farmers are looking for ways to sell to a young or new farmer from outside the family. It’s rarely easy, but new listing services and new financial strategies may mean it’s possible
Taking a group and multi-generational approach to upgrading their skills is paying off on the Woods farm
For Adam Ireland, farming means more than just growing a crop, it’s doing things the right way
Setting transition as a goal for your farm can spur growth and profitability, until about three-quarters of the way through
When succession talks start, it doesn’t take long for Dad to think everyone just wants to cut him down to size
By the time the parents hit their mid-60s, financial decision-making should be in the hands of the next generation. Really!
This family farm corporation in Ontario has transferred four times since the ’60s and recently diversified with the purchase of a local grain elevator. Here’s how the VanSickles have done it, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way
There’s more reason than ever for farm kids to prove to Mom and Dad that they’ve got what it takes to be trusted with the farm. Question is: do the kids realize it?
As Canada’s oldest farm publication, with roots back to 1886, Country Guide is about the business of farming, providing farmers with strategic business thinking. In each issue, enjoy stories on Profiles, Products and People.
