Lifelong learning, agriculture, business management, best practices. Opinions are my own.
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Heather Watson retweeted
Jan 8
Making plans for how your #CdnAg farm will transition to the next generation is a difficult task, but @FMC_GAC’s Heather Watson joined us on #TheFirstSixteen to give insights about how to start: ow.ly/OCo050XTbEC #FTADay2026
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Is your #farmtransition-ready? Check out our Farm Transition Toolkit to help you get started! farmtransitionguide.ca Check out our media kit along with info on #FTADay2026 events at fmc-gac.com/ftadayay/
#aglegacy #cdnag #farmlegacy #farmsuccession
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#FarmTransition Tip: Create a shared vision for the future.
fmc-gac.com/ftaday/
#FTADay2026 #farmsuccession #aglegacy #cdnag
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Today we recognize Farm Transition Appreciation Day #FTADay2026
Successful farm transitions don’t happen by chance - they are built on planning ahead, trust, and dedication across the generations #yougotthis #helpisavailable
fmc-gac.com/ftaday
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9 Jan 2025
According to the 2021 Census of Agriculture, over 60% of Canadian farmers are 55 , and many of those farmers have no transition plan for their farms.
📷: @tailesfromwestport and @je_photoanddesign (IG)
ALT A grandmother and her two granddaughters are posing for a photo in a cow farm.
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Heather Watson retweeted
9 Jan 2025
Happy #FTADay2025! 🌾 Proud to have started transitioning shares to the 10th generation while working together as 4 generations on the farm. Excited for the bright future ahead with the 11th generation already growing up on the land! 🌟👩🌾👨🌾 #FarmFamilyLegacy
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9 Jan 2025
Thanks so much for the opportunity to discuss farm business management, farm transition and the incredible resources and tools out there!
9 Jan 2025
🎙️ For #FTADay2025, we sat down with Heather Watson, ED of FMC, to discuss the challenges, progress & opportunities in farm transition planning.
Hear her insights on building a sustainable ag legacy by listening to our podcast!
🎧👉inthecoop.libsyn.com/
#LegacyInMotion
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Heather Watson retweeted
9 Jan 2025
What does your farm mean to you?
Capture your family farm’s stories and memories.
Using personalized one-on-one coaching and interviewing, the family is guided through the process from concept to completion.
#CndAg #FTADay2025
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21 Aug 2024
Thanks so much to our esteemed panelists Ryan and Jaclyn for the opportunity to hear about your incredible journeys as ranching disruptors and mavericks!
21 Aug 2024
#CDNBeefConf breakout session: Ranch Disruptors and Mavericks with Heather Watson, Farm Management Canada; Jaclyn Wilson, Flying Diamond Ranch; Ryan Beierbach, Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
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20 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for having us! Truly an honour to present to the Cdn Beef Industry Youth Council and listen in on the agm - the future is in very good hands! #cdnbeefconf
20 Aug 2024
Key takeaways:
Look at 8 Cs of leadership: what is missing and how can you get it (back)
Mental health is critically important
Solving problems and achieving success requires shift in thinking
It is really hard to grow when you're constantly handling problems
#CDNBeefConf
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31 Jan 2023
Looking forward to it!
28 Nov 2022
BDO’s National Agriculture Conference returns on Feb 2, 2023, with a fresh take on how today’s farmers can make strategic decisions as they navigate challenges and opportunities. Register today: hopin.com/events/2023-ag-con… #BDOAg 🚜🌾
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Heather Watson retweeted
10 Jan 2023
We want to hear about your succession stories, use #FTADay2023 to be part of the conversation! #cdnag #familyfarm
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Heather Watson retweeted
10 Jan 2023
Experts estimate 75% of Canadian farms will change hands in the next 10 years. In honour of Farm Transition Appreciation Day, farmers Simon Ellis and Andrew Campbell shared their farm transition journeys with us. Click the link to watch. #FTADay2023
ow.ly/rH3p50MnbMe
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One of the ideas I’ve been learning about is the idea of a Family Employment Policy at your farm. An important part of a farm transition/succession. #FTADay2023 @FCCagriculture
#tepap2023
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Heather Watson retweeted
10 Jan 2023
Our farm transition started in 2010, was official in 2016, and is still continues each year. Having clear communication, respect for each other, and one common goal for everyone were keys to our success. @MNP_Ag, @pelvera are great partners in our exciting journey. #FTADay2023
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Heather Watson retweeted
10 Jan 2023
It has been a fun journey and I can't thank my parents and our field team enough for giving us an opportunity to live our dream. #FTADay2023
10 Jan 2023
Our farm transition started in 2010, was official in 2016, and is still continues each year. Having clear communication, respect for each other, and one common goal for everyone were keys to our success. @MNP_Ag, @pelvera are great partners in our exciting journey. #FTADay2023
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Heather Watson retweeted
10 Jan 2023
It’s Farm Transition Appreciation Day. When we think of the long-term future of our farm, we think of our children and want to encourage their dreams wherever they take them! (One kid is literally dreaming here 😴😅) #familyfarm #FTADay2023
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Heather Watson retweeted
10 Jan 2023
Today, we are celebrating the successes of generational farms, and the effort that Canadian farmers make to protect the future of farming. 🇨🇦 ❤️ #FTADay2023
📸: @ChatsworthFarm
ALT A family photo of two women and three men and two dogs in a winter scene.
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Heather Watson retweeted
10 Jan 2023
Feelings about transition in few words is a challenge b/c it’s SO important to me & have so much to explore. Best effort…Farm transition is…the balance of business, change & love ❤️ To fellow transitioners, Dig Deep & Embrace the Journey! #FTADay2023 @FCCagriculture
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Heather Watson retweeted
10 Jan 2023
There are still a lot of questions whether this crew will be the next generation to farm this land but I’m very thankful for the folks that have given me the opportunity to start thinking about it #FTADay2023
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