Last week I had the opportunity to attend an agricultural conference called FarmTech and I was really impressed with the high calibre of speakers who shared their stories and provided inspiration to the hundreds of people in attendance. I've decided to share my key takeaways from several of the sessions and keynote addresses. While the... Continue Reading →
Life’s a long and winding ride. Better have the right one by your side.
Today is a special day. Today my parents celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. 40 years. Wow, that's a long time to be married to the same person. That requires a special kind of love. In today's world, 40 years is an accomplishment and something to be celebrated. Actually 30 years, even 20 or 10 years,... Continue Reading →
Turning Customers into Friends
Growing up in my part of the Canadian Prairies there weren't any Hutterite colonies in the area. There were some further away. Therefore I was aware of Hutterites but didn't know that much about them. For those of you who are not familiar with Hutterites, they are a communal people, living on hundreds of scattered colonies... Continue Reading →
Successful Marketing requires Listening
"You have TWO ears and ONE mouth for a reason." Lately, I've heard this said a few times, and although it may be overused, I like it because it makes a good point. In a nutshell - listen more, speak less. It's a simple concept yet difficult for many people. Back in high school I... Continue Reading →
Cheese, Cranberries and Hazelnuts: British Columbia Agriculture at its Finest
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Canadian Farm Writers Federation annual conference. This year's event was held in British Columbia's beautiful Fraser Valley. I always look forward to this event for a few reasons. It's a time to reconnect with old friends and meet new friends; there are always great professional... Continue Reading →
Wordless Wednesday: It’s Harvest Time
#Harvest13 is in full swing on my family farm in southern Manitoba. I shared in a recent blog post that as a farm girl I wish I was there to help. But unfortunately I'm many miles away. So my young farmer brother has captured some harvest photos. Take a look! Check out this blog post... Continue Reading →
I Scream for Ice Cream
I LOVE ice cream! I will almost always choose ice cream over all other dessert options. I'm not a big fan of cheesecake. I find it very heavy and feel full after a few bites. I'm not a fan of cakes with copious amounts of sweet icing on the top and edges. I don't mind... Continue Reading →
I am 100% Farm Raised
It's Friday at 5:00 p.m. As a young person I should be looking forward to a night out on the town. But instead here I sit wishing I was 1,300 kilometres away at the family farm. Why you ask? Because it's #harvest13. Prior to moving to Alberta, while living in Manitoba, I ventured out to... Continue Reading →
Rural Route Ramblings 