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Father and daughter riding through an autumn landscape in Quebec. Farm and ranch families should try to create a sense of shared ownership that goes beyond legal documents, says succession expert Annessa Good-Hassard.
Business Management, Succession

Ranch succession part 2: Preparing for the unexpected

When illness, addiction or dementia strikes, bringing in a team of professionals and remaining compassionate can help the family remain resilient

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In the complex world of ranch succession, unexpected yet common realities can disrupt the most meticulously planned transitions. It’s a safe assumption that all of us have known someone affected by mental or physical impairment, such as disease, dementia or addiction. However, when one of these realities occurs on a working family ranch, it can […] Read more
Famer and His Son Standing Side by Side Leaning on a Gate
Comment/Columns, Depth of Field

VIDEO: The intergenerational gap on Canadian ranches

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

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Think of the five people you spend the most time with, other than family. How many are either 10 years older or younger than you? Chip Conley with the Modern Elder Academy has been exploring this concept recently. “The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development estimates that building multi-generational workforces, and giving older employees greater […] Read more
Replacement heifers on the McRae operation. Brett McRae says they decided to sell the purebred herd, and focus on the replacement heifers and commercial cow herd, to conserve resources.
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Management

Manitoba rancher manages change through education

Adapting to a changing industry is pivotal for cattle producers. Brett McRae makes this a priority on his operation

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Brett McRae, a rancher from Brandon, Man., recognizes how necessary versatility is in a changing industry. “Where’s the need? What is the market telling us that it’s looking for, and how can we provide that?” he says. In recent years he has made changes to his operation to continue striving for success. Simplifying McRae operates […] Read more
a woman sitting atop a white horse at sunrise
Features, Succession

Ranch succession part 1: Sibling dynamics and ‘cousin consortiums’

Transitioning the ranch is complex enough with siblings. How do you do it when cousins are involved?

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When it comes to passing the ranch down, the biggest obstacle may not lie between parents and children but rather between siblings. While researching this story, I learned that families are focusing on the next next generation and that “the cousin consortium” refers to a messy web of competing interests and unspoken expectations that can […] Read more

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