ple, but is the reality be- coming a nightmare? There are many benefits to working side by side with your family, but it is also easy for boundary lines to be crossed and fences broken. It is im-
Establishing Farm Family Boundaries L
GARY MYERS WICHITA, KAN.
iving and working on a family farm is a dream for many peo-
portant to keep lines of communication
open
and repair broken rela- tionships if you want your family farm to run smoothly for generations. The following three
principles are essential to establish healthy boundaries on you family farm. Respect.
It can be
easy to fall into familiar family patterns, such as
playing the victim, or bossing others around. But remember that re- specting yourself first is key to making healthy choices. From there you can choose to show re- spect to your fellow fam- ily
members.
Communication is im- proved when you listen and
respect other
thoughts and opinions. Sowing and Reaping.
Just like in your crops, the seed you choose to plant is the one that will be harvested. Model good behavior and respect if you want to enjoy a healthy harvest in years to come. Clarity. It is important
to communicate clearly and clarify goals both within the family farm and off. Do not expect others to read your mind
or wonder what your plans are. Let your
family farm be ruled by integrity and honesty. Strong bound- aries make for a happy family. Don't let holes in your fence damage your legacy. Interested in learning more about protecting
the legacy of your family farm? Contact us for more information.
∆ GARY MYERS: AgriLe-
gacy, “Keeping the Farm in the Family”,
www.agri-
legacy.com
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