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<blockquote data-quote="snake67" data-source="post: 1062335" data-attributes="member: 17764"><p>Hi Jake</p><p></p><p>I think we all missed the point because of the way you presented it.</p><p></p><p>Now I understand - you were not talking about management of a herd - you actually were talking about business management within a family - which is difficult and can be a problem. </p><p></p><p>In essence you need to be focused on farm succession, farm management and a division of responsibilities at this point - NOT animal management.</p><p></p><p>You can manage the animals at any time - but if you and the family do not have an agreement you will never see any change in what you are doing from today forward.</p><p></p><p>Heck, he might even sell it all off if the mood hits him - it is his perogative.</p><p></p><p>There is a tonne of advice out there on how to do it - but you need to sit down and have an honest and open and NON heated discussion with your father as to what HIS plans are - right now yours do not matter as he holds the keys. </p><p></p><p>Any time there is a heated discussion, put this thought into your head - YOU are half of the problem! LOL So work on that as well. Not always easy in a family situation but it can be done.</p><p></p><p>Start from there. Heck if you want a mediator I will fly down and sit in the middle when the snow hits here - but you have to pick me up at the airport and house me and feed me at the farm! LOL</p><p></p><p>Start with Dad - you need to know what HE wants - because your ideas might be important to you - but the fact is he is the owner and drives the boat.</p><p></p><p>Do not be surprised if this takes at least three to ten sit down discussions. </p><p></p><p>Take notes and keep records and for heavens sake - be calm! </p><p></p><p>Best to you</p><p></p><p>Bez</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snake67, post: 1062335, member: 17764"] Hi Jake I think we all missed the point because of the way you presented it. Now I understand - you were not talking about management of a herd - you actually were talking about business management within a family - which is difficult and can be a problem. In essence you need to be focused on farm succession, farm management and a division of responsibilities at this point - NOT animal management. You can manage the animals at any time - but if you and the family do not have an agreement you will never see any change in what you are doing from today forward. Heck, he might even sell it all off if the mood hits him - it is his perogative. There is a tonne of advice out there on how to do it - but you need to sit down and have an honest and open and NON heated discussion with your father as to what HIS plans are - right now yours do not matter as he holds the keys. Any time there is a heated discussion, put this thought into your head - YOU are half of the problem! LOL So work on that as well. Not always easy in a family situation but it can be done. Start from there. Heck if you want a mediator I will fly down and sit in the middle when the snow hits here - but you have to pick me up at the airport and house me and feed me at the farm! LOL Start with Dad - you need to know what HE wants - because your ideas might be important to you - but the fact is he is the owner and drives the boat. Do not be surprised if this takes at least three to ten sit down discussions. Take notes and keep records and for heavens sake - be calm! Best to you Bez [/QUOTE]
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