Transition planning is multi-faceted. There’s the business, the land, and the emotions to deal with; and figuring it out is contingent on the owners’ willingness to start a hard conversation. For farm businesses, often rooted in a family ownership, this means the parents must first have the initial discussion says Merle Good of GRS Consulting,… Read More
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Today’s show, with host Shaun Haney, covers a range of topics. Hear: An overview of the Western Grains Research Foundation, its plan going forward, how decisions are made, and more with executive director Garth Patterson; Some listener feedback on everything from yield contest practices to Canada’s relationship with China; Land transfers and succession planning, with… Read More
Talking about transitioning the farm business can be tricky, especially when there’s a bit of an age gap. The Goods know all too well what that’s like, as Merle, owner of GRS Consulting, has been in the process of transitioning his own farm to his daughter Annessa. They’re also working on Annessa stepping up to take… Read More
It’s February 6th — how many Tim Hortons coffees have you had today? That’s right, it’s Canadian Christmas, also known as Roll Up the Rim time. It’s also Lyndsey Smith’s turn to host RealAg Radio and on today’s show you’ll hear from: Jessika Guse for the News with Guse; Merle and Annessa Good to talk… Read More
There are sound reasons to incorporate the farm — significant financial reasons, operation benefits and very real long-term business planning implications. But if incorporating is so beneficial, why aren’t most farms carrying the Inc. behind the business name? In this episode of Mind Your Farm Business, Shaun Haney asks veteran farm management advisor Merle Good… Read More
Stuck in some pricey land rent agreements? Worried that falling crop prices can support recent land payments? You’re not alone. Merle Good, farm business consultant and farm succession expert, is set to present at the very first CropConnect conference set for February 18 and 19, 2014 at Winnipeg, Man. In the audio interview below, Good… Read More