Four tips for navigating succession planning tension over the holidays

Christmas is a time for family – coming together, sharing meals, and telling stories. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of tension, especially when difficult topics like the future of the family farm arise
8 Things You Need to Include in Your Farm Business Plan

As the age-old adage goes, “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” This rings especially true in the realm of farming. Without a clear roadmap, achieving success can feel like you’re aiming at a moving target, but you what should you include in your farm business plan? That’s where we come into play with our guide to the 8 things to include in your farm business plan.
Farm Yarns with Jack Cresswell

We’re thrilled to share the transcript from a compelling podcast featuring our founder, Matt Meehan on the Farms Advice Podcast hosted by Jack Cresswell.
As an authoritative voice in agribusiness and financial planning, Matt lends his extensive expertise and personal anecdotes to this insightful conversation.
How to balance farm debt and business growth

How do you grow a multi-million-dollar operation you can pass down to future generations, without passing on the mountain of debt you borrowed to acquire it? There’s no one-size-fits-all, but reading this short blog could help.
Why we need to talk about farm insurance

Want to know why insurance is such an important part of farming? Read this article.
How To Eliminate Poor Communication In Your Team

Is poor communication in your team costing you your precious time, money, and energy? Keep reading to find out how to eliminate poor communication in your team and increase productivity.
How Much Will I Need When I Retire?

I’m often asked this question when discussing retirement and estate planning with a client, and it’s a difficult question to answer.
Thats why I often turn the question right on its head and ask a question of my own.
Farm Transition and Estate Planning

Farm transition and estate planning can be complex and confronting, but it doesn’t have to be. This month we are focusing on Estate Planning, and I wanted to share this story with about a fifth generation farming family I am currently working with.
Who Will Own Your Farm In 10 Years?

Who will own your farm in 10 years?
Welcome to our series on Estate Planning.
Estate Planning is not just about your will, it’s about your assets, who or what owns them and how. Read this blog to learn more
How To Avoid Succession Planning Disaster

One question that I get asked a lot is about how to avoid Succession Planning disaster.
I’ve seen a few disasters in my time, and it’s unfortunate.
Often, it’s those situations where family members are no longer talking.
3 Ways To Have Better Meetings

Today I want to talk to you about the tools that help me have better meetings with my clients.
These tools can also be used in our everyday life, whether we’re having discussions with our clients, family members, friends, or our team.
Interest: a cost or an investment?

Recognising there are ways you can leverage your farm to increase your net wealth down the track is just one strategy farmers are using to grow their farming business.
Improving the cash flow of your farm

Improving the cash flow of your farm doesn’t need to be difficult. In this blog, we take you through a brief introduction of what cash flow is and why it’s important.
Growth Opportunities For Your Farm

Growth opportunities for your farm Today, I want to look into growth opportunities for your farm through purchasing more country versus increasing the productivity of your current farm. As you know, the price of land has gone up significantly in recent times. Dollar per cow area or dollar per average yield of grain has become more expensive […]