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VIDEO: Strategic planning in the new year

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

We don’t plan to fail; we fail to plan. Allan Savory said this many times in my holistic management training and I think it bears repeating, particularly at this time of year. One strategic planning recommendation is to create an external, state-of-the-industry report, as well as an internal business update. To plan for the future, […] Read more



VIDEO: Looking at change and authenticity on the ranch

VIDEO: Looking at change and authenticity on the ranch

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

David Irvine has long been a mentor of mine and a leader in the field of organizational development. He began his career in family systems therapy and expanded from there. He now describes himself as the leadership navigator. Irvine hosts a monthly webinar to support people’s growth. One of the recent ones was titled “Embracing […] Read more

VIDEO: Nothing new here with transition planning, or is there?

VIDEO: Nothing new here with transition planning, or is there?

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

When visiting with a fellow producer at a recent industry conference, he said, “Succession, succession, succession. Every time I open a magazine or article, that is what it is all about.” So why are we continuing to talk (or write) about it? Because many of us are facing it, and struggling. It is hard. The […] Read more



VIDEO: A new approach to revitalizing rural communities

VIDEO: A new approach to revitalizing rural communities

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

The decline of rural communities is nothing new to those who live there. For those of us in agriculture, these communities are a hub and vitally important. Many communities are finding new and creative ways to flourish. Becky McCray is supporting this with her development of the “Idea Friendly Town” concept. Many of her suggestions […] Read more


Holding hands in the wheat field.

VIDEO: Understanding change during farm and ranch transitions

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

Change and how we deal with it seems to be a common theme for me in this column. My curiosity has led me to another change model, known as the transtheoretical model. This model was developed in 1977 by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente, after reviewing several different theories. It’s usually applied to healthy behavioural […] Read more

When trust between people is high, communication is often easy, instant and effective.

VIDEO: Lauren Sergy on communication: Teamwork makes the dream work

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

If you were asked to envision a librarian-belly dancer, I am not sure what picture would come to mind. But that is exactly what Lauren Sergy, owner of Up Front Communications, is, in addition to being a communications and teamwork specialist. At the recent Advancing Women in Agriculture conference in Calgary, Sergy told a very […] Read more


The next generation of farmers and ranchers can build a place for themselves through the business structure by setting up roles and responsibilities.

VIDEO: The agripreneur mindset

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

en·tre·pre·neurnoun A person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks to do so. As we often see and hear, the days of simply growing crops and raising livestock are gone. Of course, those two activities are anything but simple, but the point is we need to run […] Read more

VIDEO: Vance Crowe on the rural/urban divide

VIDEO: Vance Crowe on the rural/urban divide

Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk

Vance Crowe is a podcast host who aims to expose listeners to ideas they would not otherwise encounter, and ultimately make better decisions and gain wisdom. He also records legacy interviews, where individuals are recorded for the family to have as a lasting memory or keepsake. He recently spoke at the Agri-Visions conference in Lloydminster. […] Read more