Heather Watson
@MsHeatherWatson
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Lifelong learning, agriculture, business management, best practices. Opinions are my own.
Canada
Joined February 2012
According to the 2021 Census of Agriculture, over 60% of Canadian farmers are 55+, and many of those farmers have no transition plan for their farms. 📷: @tailesfromwestport and @je_photoanddesign (IG)
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Happy #FTADay2025! 🌾 Proud to have started transitioning shares to the 10th generation while working together as 4 generations on the farm. Excited for the bright future ahead with the 11th generation already growing up on the land! 🌟👩🌾👨🌾 #FarmFamilyLegacy
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Thanks so much for the opportunity to discuss farm business management, farm transition and the incredible resources and tools out there!
🎙️ For #FTADay2025, we sat down with Heather Watson, ED of FMC, to discuss the challenges, progress & opportunities in farm transition planning. Hear her insights on building a sustainable ag legacy by listening to our podcast! 🎧👉 https://t.co/fbCX5CI2xY
#LegacyInMotion
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What does your farm mean to you? Capture your family farm’s stories and memories. Using personalized one-on-one coaching and interviewing, the family is guided through the process from concept to completion. #CndAg #FTADay2025
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Thanks so much to our esteemed panelists Ryan and Jaclyn for the opportunity to hear about your incredible journeys as ranching disruptors and mavericks!
#CDNBeefConf breakout session: Ranch Disruptors and Mavericks with Heather Watson, Farm Management Canada; Jaclyn Wilson, Flying Diamond Ranch; Ryan Beierbach, Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
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Thanks so much for having us! Truly an honour to present to the Cdn Beef Industry Youth Council and listen in on the agm - the future is in very good hands! #cdnbeefconf
Key takeaways: Look at 8 Cs of leadership: what is missing and how can you get it (back) Mental health is critically important Solving problems and achieving success requires shift in thinking It is really hard to grow when you're constantly handling problems #CDNBeefConf
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Looking forward to it!
BDO’s National Agriculture Conference returns on Feb 2, 2023, with a fresh take on how today’s farmers can make strategic decisions as they navigate challenges and opportunities. Register today: https://t.co/gqquUoAALh
#BDOAg 🚜🌾
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We want to hear about your succession stories, use #FTADay2023 to be part of the conversation! #cdnag #familyfarm
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Experts estimate 75% of Canadian farms will change hands in the next 10 years. In honour of Farm Transition Appreciation Day, farmers Simon Ellis and Andrew Campbell shared their farm transition journeys with us. Click the link to watch. #FTADay2023
https://t.co/4c5OBeZIut
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One of the ideas I’ve been learning about is the idea of a Family Employment Policy at your farm. An important part of a farm transition/succession. #FTADay2023 @FCCagriculture
#tepap2023
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Our farm transition started in 2010, was official in 2016, and is still continues each year. Having clear communication, respect for each other, and one common goal for everyone were keys to our success. @MNP_Ag, @pelvera are great partners in our exciting journey. #FTADay2023
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It has been a fun journey and I can't thank my parents and our field team enough for giving us an opportunity to live our dream. #FTADay2023
Our farm transition started in 2010, was official in 2016, and is still continues each year. Having clear communication, respect for each other, and one common goal for everyone were keys to our success. @MNP_Ag, @pelvera are great partners in our exciting journey. #FTADay2023
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It’s Farm Transition Appreciation Day. When we think of the long-term future of our farm, we think of our children and want to encourage their dreams wherever they take them! (One kid is literally dreaming here 😴😅) #familyfarm #FTADay2023
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Today, we are celebrating the successes of generational farms, and the effort that Canadian farmers make to protect the future of farming. 🇨🇦 ❤️ #FTADay2023 📸: @ChatsworthFarm
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Feelings about transition in few words is a challenge b/c it’s SO important to me & have so much to explore. Best effort…Farm transition is…the balance of business, change & love ❤️ To fellow transitioners, Dig Deep & Embrace the Journey! #FTADay2023 @FCCagriculture
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There are still a lot of questions whether this crew will be the next generation to farm this land but I’m very thankful for the folks that have given me the opportunity to start thinking about it #FTADay2023
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On this Farm transition day #FTADay2023 I’m reminded how crucial farm planning and transition has been for my life and family. Our farm means everything to me. Most of all I’m proud to have learned, and now teach, the knowledge and lessons. Farming has crafted my identity.
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It’s not all about the numbers in farm transition; it comes down to the relationships and getting through the hard together. 4 words that describe what my #familyfarm means to me is challenging, love, evolve, joy #FTADay2023 @FCCagriculture @pelvera
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Join us, @MNP, and @AFSC in Lethbridge on February 27 for Bridging the Gap Farm Transition Workshop! To find out more, and to register, head to our link https://t.co/GKWOmwFImz
#farmtransition #farmsuccession #cdnag #FTADay2023 #agevents
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In recognition of Farm Transition Appreciation Day I wanted to share my best practices to help you simplify the process #FTADay2023 #farmtransition #continuity #succession #familyfarm #agmorethanever #FCC Read more here: - https://t.co/8jADI1IMnm
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