Why do so many farm projects get pushed to next year?

In this episode of the Seeding Series, Tracy Schira-Parker discusses a simple project management approach that can help farm families move projects from the idea stage to completion.

Whether it's fencing, building bins, fixing infrastructure, or tackling long-overdue improvements, successful projects rarely happen by accident. They happen because someone took the time to plan ahead.

This episode explores:

• The importance of project planning on the farm
• Breaking projects into clear action steps
• Identifying supplies, labour, equipment, and timelines
• Improving communication across the family operation
• Avoiding delays and unnecessary frustration
• Delegating planning responsibilities effectively
• Why preparation helps projects move faster
• Creating accountability and follow-through

A practical conversation about staying organized, reducing stress, and getting more done before harvest season arrives.

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Seeding season doesn't just test your equipment. It tests your mind.

In this episode of the Seeding Series, Tracy Schira-Parker discusses the mental load farmers carry during one of the most demanding times of the year.

From financial pressure and uncertainty to long hours alone with your thoughts, farming can create a level of stress that often goes unspoken. Tracy shares practical strategies for managing that pressure, improving mental clarity, taking care of your health, and knowing when it's time to reach out for support.

This episode explores:

• The mental challenges of seeding season
• Managing uncertainty and financial stress
• Why documenting your thoughts and numbers matters
• The connection between physical health and mental performance
• Building routines that support resilience
• Recognizing when stress is becoming unhealthy
• The value of coaching, support, and honest conversations
• Why no farmer should suffer in silence

A thoughtful conversation about resilience, well-being, and staying strong through one of the busiest seasons on the farm.

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Welcome to the first episode of the Seeding Series, a short-form series focused on the challenges and opportunities that show up throughout the farming season.

In this episode, Tracy Schira-Parker discusses the value of having a written production plan and why it should be more than something stored in your memory.

A production plan isn't about creating complicated systems or expensive spreadsheets. It's about making sure the right information is documented, communicated, and accessible when it's needed most.

This episode explores:

• Why production plans reduce risk on the farm
• The importance of documenting key field activities
• How written plans improve communication with family and employees
• The role documentation plays in insurance and farm management
• Reducing the mental load carried by farmers
• Preparing for unexpected illness, injury, or emergencies
• Why proactive record-keeping pays off at the end of the season

A practical discussion about protecting your operation, improving communication, and setting your farm up for success before problems arise.

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