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Challenges: They’re unavoidable in any business. While they can lead to exciting, successful growth, they can also result in the unfortunate sudden downturn of a business. What is the difference between these two outcomes? Mindset.

Patrick Bos’ family has owned the farm he operates in Ponoka, Alberta, for 47 years. It was a dairy farm until Patrick was 5 years old and the cows were sold. They were replaced by beef cattle and grain crops.

Bridon Farms in Paris, Ontario, is a family operation, including Brian Sayles and his two sons, Bruce and Jeff. Since there is no hired labour, when it came time to make changes on the farm, efficiency and cow comfort were high priorities.

Condon Holsteins in Kintore, Ontario, is a family farm, operated solely by Trevor and Isobel Morris. They are milking 40 purebred Holstein cows in a new robot barn built in 2013.

Age: 56

Location: Guelph, Ontario at the Ontario Veterinary College of the University of Guelph

“Nothing is more constant than change.” “I want results, not excuses.” “You’re missing the fun factor [of covering trench].” These are just a few of the gems my father has passed down to me.