#33 Part Time Farming Goals and Family Farm Succession with Shifting Family Dynamics with Jordan Farquhar

“It’s great that we get to bring in Michael’s family’s experience and we’re taking building blocks from that family, but we’re also passing on lessons. With every experience comes a lesson.”

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jordan Farquhar. Jordan and her husband Michael farm in rural Alberta, Canada with Michael’s family. Jordan shared what farm succession looks like for them and the key to a smooth transition is communication. Jordan explained what their current cattle operation looks like and how they plan to expand and grow their herd. Growing up, Jordan did not have much exposure to farm life until she met Michael and now she’s a part time farmer and soon to be mom to raise the next generation on their family farm.

About our Guest: Jordan Farquhar - Canada

Jordan is a part time farmer, full time paramedic, and soon to be new mom. Growing up in suburbia, Jordan had never experienced life on the farm outside the school field trips until she met her now husband, Michael. They live in rural Northern Alberta, Canada, where they have a small cow/crop operation of 30 head and 120 acres of grain and hay land of their own. They are also heavily involved in Michael's larger family farm.

At a glance:

• Farm succession and how much goes into that transitional process.

• The docs of Jordan’s family farm and the vision they have for their future farm.

• Complications from this year’s calving season and their cattle operation.

• Jordan’s life off the farm as a paramedic and how it fits into their farming operation dynamic.

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About the Host of Farming on Purpose, Lexi Wright:

I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the stories of agriculture from generations past, preserving the skills and lessons learned along the way, and ensuring the best of that is passed onto those who will continue to lead the way into the future of production agriculture.

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