“We rob ourselves when we make decisions in the moment with no thought of how those decisions will impact our futures.” – Andy Stanley It’s easy to look back at decisions we have made and say we could have done better. Are you ready to head down “Metaphor Avenue”? Hind-sight is 20/20, so don’t beat […]
“Despite the high cost of living, you’ll notice how it remains incredibly popular.” We enjoy many benefits from living on the farm. So many are intangible: peace and tranquility, open skies, fresh air, etc. Many others are tangible: be your own boss, grow your own food, continue a family legacy, etc. Then there are those […]
“The peak bank prime rate in the ‘80s was 22.75%…10x what it is now.” This was a tweet I read last week from Lyndsey Smith while she attended the Smokey Lake Ag Conference. Interestingly, I heard yesterday that there may be another rate cut ahead; we didn’t even see the last one coming. Q.1 Take […]
I love sledding. I don’t get out nearly enough, but I can say the same about playing ball or golfing in the summer. I’m no expert at snowmobiling, but I learn something new each time I ride, and I really enjoy riding with people who, like me, are still learning how to be better. Let’s […]
“Think of your business like a tree. What is a tree doing all the time? It’s growing. And if it’s not growing, what is it doing? It’s dying. Your business is the same: if it’s not growing, it’s dying.” I made this statement to a <2,000ac farmer at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in June 2014. […]
I am NOT an accountant. Let’s put that on the table right away. “Do what you have to do so I don’t pay any tax, or at least as little as possible. And nothing fancy is needed from you, just the basics; keep your fee small.” Sound familiar? If you’re an accountant, I’m sure you’ve […]
Have you managed to take a breather from all the trade-shows lately? Why is the trade show season scheduled as such (Jan-Feb)? Because this is when we’re planning the new crop season that is merely 8-10 or so weeks away now. Exhibitors want to influence your thoughts for when you’re making planning decisions. We know […]
I was listening to a local radio station the other night and heard an interview with the hockey coach of the local junior team. What caught my attention was the comment “every game matters now, every shift matters now as we try to make our way into the playoffs.” So did every game and every […]
We’ve been hearing about precision farming for quite a number of years now. It’s common practice among early adopters. It’s getting a lot of face time in the media. It is a strategic decision that should elevate a farm’s production efficiencies to new heights not seen before. Proponents say that variable rate is not a treatment, […]