Someone Who Will Care
Jun 05, 2012
From Legacy Moment (06/01/2012).
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If you haven’t taken the time to view Baxter Black’s latest installment on "U.S. Farm Report," it’s well worth the investment. In "Of The Land" he hits a very sensitive nerve. Especially as he closes with "the daily care of someone with their hand upon the soil." He’s referring, of course, to the land. He’s also talking about the important job of farming and keeping a people well fed.
As an American farmer, you have an important job. If you haven’t planned for succession, isn’t it about time?
Start with a family meeting, even if informally at first. I’ve listed a few ground rules you may adopt as you gather the family together:
1. Create a safe environment, so everyone may participate.
2. Don’t dredge up the past and don’t allow personal attacks.
3. Follow the agenda and adhere to the time frame.
4. Listen to learn, don’t talk to teach.
5. If the discussion gets a bit heated, anyone may call a time-out.
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