Heather Watson
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@MsHeatherWatson
Lifelong learning, agriculture, business management, best practices. Opinions are my own.
🎙️ 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! 🎧👉inthecoop.libsyn.com #LegacyInMotion
#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
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
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
Episode 7: AT-Morgan & Karissa Smallman of J&J Farms. Morgan always wanted to be a “smart” farmer so he attended NS Agricultural College and completed his science degree. In 2014 the farm was growing 200 acres but they have found 400ac of potatoes for the processing market."
