Maintaining relationships when a family business is involved in transitioning to the next generation can create unique challenges

“ Relationships provide us with identity, purpose and direction. In essence, relationships and therefore community is a life giving, life defining, life nurturing process.”

It is important to understand the components of stress. Stress is a normal reaction to situations that are perceived to be challenging

Conflict is part of life. In all relationships, we experience conflict. Conflict can be positive if managed properly.

A management plan to reduce stress.

Farming has ongoing situations that cause stress. Common farm stressors are finances, daily hassles, and lack of control over the weather, heavy work overloads, and conflict in relationships.