Passing the farming/ranching operation to successors has become the most pressing issue of callers to agricultural hotlines in the Upper Midwest lately, according to their managers. Farm owners’ worries about fairness to all successors in their estate plans top their list of concerns.
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At four years old, Otto, a German short-haired pointer, already has already achieved a distinguished career as a caretaker that began when he came to the rescue of an unconscious girl who was approximately 10 years old; Otto was only two months old then. Do dogs have a sense that humans lack?
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This column takes a candid look at what is more important to agricultural producers: their political opinions and ideological beliefs, or their shared purpose as food producers. We begin with some background.
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It doesn’t matter if not everyone enjoys catching and eating fish. What does matter is that we pass along life-long bonding experiences with the next generation and engender respect for maintaining a healthy environment.
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Understanding the culture of agricultural producers and their unique backgrounds is key to acceptable assistance from providers of professional service, whether it’s counseling, business expertise, agronomic advice, or something else.
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