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Succeeding in Succession
Every farm has a story. Like most stories, farms also have chapters. These chapters may be defined by one planting season, a production year, or perhaps a generation of ownership. Todd Malecha, president of Malecha Enterprises in Villard, Minn., and his wife, Louise,...

Build An All-Star Team to Guide Your Succession Plan
Move your succession plan forward with collaborative experts Many brains are better than one. As you move forward with your farm's succession plan, your professional team will be critical in helping you achieve your goals. "Evaluate the team you're working with now as...

Stepping Boldly Into Tough Conversations
Tough conversations are by definition – well – tough. Our natural tendency is to avoid them because of personal discomfort, concern that the conversation won't go well or fear that the situation might get worse. The challenge with avoidance is that the problem will...