Coffee & Conversation This Wednesday July 15

Talking Across Generations: Building The Future Together

Many of the most important conversations on a farm don't happen in the office.

They happen around kitchen tables, in workshops, in tractor cabs, and during everyday moments shared between generations.

Whether you're farming with parents, children, siblings, or other family members, good communication doesn't just strengthen relationships—it helps build the future of the farm.

In our next Coffee & Conversation, we'll explore practical ways to better understand one another, navigate difficult conversations, and lay the foundation for the bigger discussions that often come later.

Wednesday, July 15

11 AM EST

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Free.​
​Producer-only.​
​No recording.

Talking Across Generations Kid's Activity

The best conversations often start with one simple question.​
Our new Talking Across Generations activity includes colouring pages and conversation prompts designed to help farm kids connect with the people who know their family and farm best. Ask questions, listen to stories, and discover the memories, lessons, and traditions that connect generations.

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Start Your Farm Story

Every farm has stories worth preserving.

Our free Conversation and Legacy Guide helps families begin conversations about farm history, traditions, lessons learned, hopes for the future, and the stories that should never be forgotten.

You don't have to complete it all at once. Start with one question today.

​→ Download the free Conversation and Legacy Guide​

Talking About Farm Transition

What does succession planning look like from the perspectives of someone preparing to step away, someone taking over, and someone just beginning their farming journey?

In this short video, three Canadian cattle ranchers share honest reflections on family conversations, setting expectations, letting go, and why communication—not paperwork—is where successful farm transitions begin.

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​→ Read the Article Instead​

Worth Reading

Before Succession Planning Comes Conversation

Many farm families think succession planning starts with accountants, lawyers, or legal documents. In reality, it often starts much earlier—with everyday conversations built on trust. This article explores why communication is one of the biggest barriers to successful farm transitions, how waiting can affect every generation, and practical ways to begin talking before decisions become urgent.

→ Read article​

How Can Generations Bridge the Gap to Prepare for Transition?

Farm transitions are about more than legal documents and financial plans. This practical article from Farm Credit Canada explores why communication is often the biggest challenge, how different generations can better understand one another, and why starting the conversation early matters.

→ Read article​

From Shawna

Every farm has a story.

Some are told often. Others stay tucked away until someone finally asks the right question.

This week, I hope you'll make space for one of those conversations. It doesn't have to be about succession or retirement. It could be asking how the farm began, what lesson someone never forgot, or what they hope future generations remember.

Those small conversations build trust. And trust makes the bigger conversations easier when the time comes.

If you'd like to explore this further, I'd love to have you join us for Coffee & Conversation: Talking Across Generations this Wednesday (July 15). Whether you come to listen, share, or simply reflect, you're welcome.

Shawna Percy

Producer, Founder

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