Saskatchewan farmer Nicole Rathgeber, her husband and three children have all been diagnosed with ADHD. In this episode, we learn how reframing neurodivergent traits has affected her farming life, business management and family dynamics. Listen to more from the FCC Knowledge Podcast. Episode Resources Neurodiversity in ag Mental health resources for Canadian agriculture How to ensure dependents with disabilities are taken care of in a farm transition Farm Transition – Will and Estate Pre-Planning Tool™
When Dalles Bergsma died by suicide, his mother, Diane, and her family knew something had to come from the ashes of tragedy. In this episode, Diane shares how through The Three Oaks Respite Cabin, the Bergmas are honouring Dalles's legacy, while supporting farmers and first responders in their community. Listen to more from the FCC Knowledge Podcast.
Meet Amy VanderHeide and hear her inspiring journey in agriculture, from growing up on a farm run by women to leading the Maritime Ag Women's Network and advocating for mental health and community building. Listen to more from the FCC Knowledge Podcast.
In this episode, Erin McKnight, a Saskatchewan rancher, shares how she combined her farming passion and nursing expertise to tackle ranching challenges. Learn about her innovative training methods designed to successfully onboard and retain farm employees. Listen to more from the FCC Knowledge Podcast.
How Fanny Delisle is creating synergies for her operation, community and the ag industry to ensure she passes along a sustainable business to the next generation. Listen to more from the FCC Knowledge Podcast.
Discover how Amy Tolhurst's family dairy farm in Howick, Quebec, is pioneering sustainable practices through the Living Lab - Carbon Neutral Milk project, aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of dairy production. Listen to more from the FCC Knowledge Podcast.
In this episode, Evan Shout discusses the importance of adopting a CEO mindset in farming operations. He shares his unique career journey, the growth of Hebert Grain Ventures, and the shift toward treating farms as businesses. Listen to more from the FCC Knowledge Podcast.
To continue our discussion from Episode 6: Business plans – Creating one that fits your farm vision, Joel and Merle invite FCC Business Advisor Annessa Good into the conversation and they talk about the hard, but important discussions around equity – how to fairly allocate resources, especially to off-farm children.
In the ninth and final episode of the series, our Business advisors wrap up and review key takeaways along the path to farm transition. Learn how to keep the conversation going, check-in, and what you can do to keep your plan current and continue to repeat the process.
Show your farm transition plan who's boss. In this eighth episode, FCC Business Advisors role-play conversations and share best practices, showing you how to lead through ongoing alignment and activation. See firsthand how to work through challenges and towards agreement on timelines and implementation of your plan.
Is your successor set up for transition success? In the seventh of a 9-part series, learn how to share knowledge and help the next generation. FCC Business Advisors Annessa Good and Andrea DeGroot will help you gain the skills and experience needed to move the farm business forward.
In the sixth of a 9-part series, learn how to build a written plan that's considerate of all generations and consistent with your farm's values, vision and goals. Transition experts Joel Bokenfohr and Merle Good work through the process from the junior and senior partners' perspectives in this mock scenario during one of our recent virtual events.
In this episode, Patti Durand and Tom Deans address incorrect assumptions people make about estate planning and why having a current, well-considered will is a critical part of any transition.
What do you get when you have a lender, lawyer and accountant in the same room together? Great advice! In the fourth of our 9-part series, learn how to identify who's on your professional advisory team and what skills and expertise are needed to fill the gaps.
Is everyone on the same page when it comes to transition planning? In this episode, Patti Durand, FCC Transition Specialist and Kent Gulash, Director of Industry Relations at AG-West Bio, walk through how to create a shared vision, values and goals that everyone can connect with.
Are you financially ready for farm transition? In this episode, FCC Business Advisors, Andrea De Groot and Corey Henderson share how to assess and summarize your current financial picture while considering your family dynamics.
Farm transition happens – are you prepared? In the first of a 9-part series on your path to farm transition, FCC Business Advisors Joel Bokenfohr and Annessa Good share how to gather the correct farm structure and estate documents and details, identify who needs to be involved and ensure they're committed to the transition process.
When farm manager Lori Robinson started in ag, she didn't have many female role models to look up to – so she became one. In this episode, learn how she built a successful career by embracing mentorship, joining boards, and surrounding herself with good people.
Like many Saskatchewan farmers, Curtis Heinen is in the grains and oilseed business. But unlike most, he also operates an on-farm machinist business – and does it all while being visually impaired. Backed by a supportive family and community, learn how he's built a thriving ag operation by learning to adapt, diversify and focus on the big picture.
Trent Hilderman, a producer and agronomist has a clear vision of what he wants to accomplish - to leave his farm better than he got it. And to have the best-producing, sustainable land that's profitable takes insight and practices from many different places. In this episode, we hear how involving different ideas and perspectives in decision-making can lead to better farm management.