When the Music Stopped: The 1980s Farm Crisis and Today’s Ag Environment

I have a love–hate relationship with agriculture. I work with some of the best entrepreneurs in Canada. But I’ve also never been part of an industry where a meaningful number of people want to be right so badly, they’d rather watch…

Manitoba Crop Alliance – Roots to Results Webinar Series

Managing Employees: The Art of Delegation

Empowering Employees Through Effective Delegation Do you feel the weight of overseeing every aspect of your farm, even with a team of capable employees? Are you hesitant to empower others, fearing tasks won't be completed to your exacting standards? I've…

Leading Through Tough Conversations: Lessons from a 20-Year Journey

As a manager with nearly two decades of leadership experience, I’ve navigated countless scenarios, celebrated numerous successes, and learned from my share of mistakes. Some experiences are so deeply ingrained that I feel compelled to share…

Navigating the Lender-Borrower Relationship: A Guide for Ag Producers

How many times have you been frustrated with the lending process?  How many times have you questioned why your banker is asking certain questions?   The relationship between an agricultural borrower and their banker is often complex.…

Equipment & Data

Maverick 2.0 Webinar Series - Episode 5

Risk Mitigation

Maverick 2.0 Webinar Series - Episode 4

Key Considerations in Farm Transition

Maverick 2.0 Webinar Series - Episode 3

The Importance of a 24 Month Strategy

Maverick 2.0 Webinar Series - Episode 2

Options Strategy and Solving the Key-Man Issue

Maverick 2.0 Webinar Series - Episode 1

It’s Just Not Sexy – Why insurance is a competitive advantage for many in Ag

Industry – Why don’t more farms utilize insurance strategies? My Answer – It’s just not sexy; you can’t park it on the front lawn like a combine and look at it all year. This blog is one of the hardest for me to write. When we…

Rainy Day Fund – How primary producers have new retirement options outside of selling land.

I have learned that having a filter is important in business; I have also learned that in some circumstances, transparency and truth are more important.   I used to hate talking to small acre family farms looking for succession and…