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109. How to Find Family Time When the Work is Never Done
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Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they dive into a conversation that’s close to the heart of every farm family: prioritizing family time amidst the never-ending demands of the farm.
With their different living situations—Jena on the farm and Mary Pat off—they offer unique perspectives on a universal challenge. They discuss the guilt, the blurred lines, and the intentional strategies they've developed to protect their family relationships and create lasting memories when it feels like the work is never done.
📌 What We Cover in This Episode:
- Prioritizing family time on the farm is a conscious choice and a planned effort, not something that happens by accident.
- There's no one-size-fits-all solution. A structured approach (scheduled days off) can work just as well as a fluid one (spontaneous time away), depending on your farm's needs and family dynamics.
- Protect the relationships at all costs. The farm is important, but faith and family are the true foundation.
- Incorporate simple, consistent family rituals, like "High Low Buffalo" at dinner or taking Sundays off, to create intentional space for connection.
- It’s okay to break from "how it's always been done" to create a system that works better for your generation and protects your family's well-being.
🙌 Join the Conversation!
We’d love to hear from you! What’s one way your family prioritizes time together during the busy seasons? Do you have a structured plan or do you go with the flow? Send us a DM and share your story! Tag us @beyondthecrops_.
This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Beck's Hybrids. As farmers, we pour so much trust into every decision. That's why we're proud to partner with Beck's Hybrids, a company built on faith, family, and a love for agriculture since 1937. From localized support to research-backed insights, Beck's is committed to helping farmers succeed for generations. Learn more at beckshybrids.com.
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