About this episode
In this week's episode, Tracy welcomes back a familiar guest, Heather Venenga, to discuss her upcoming book "The Bible, The Barn and the Back 40." Known for her passion and practical approach to farm succession planning, Heather brings a fresh and faith-based perspective to one of the most challenging issues facing farm families today: how to plan for the future while preserving family harmony. Launching at the end of August, Heather's new book offers more than just planning advice—it's a spiritual and practical roadmap grounded in Biblical principles. In this conversation, Tracy and Heather explore the roots of procrastination, communication challenges, and the emotional layers of passing on the farm, all while offering listeners a preview of the book's powerful tools and insights. In this episode, you'll hear: ✅ Why so many farm families avoid succession planning, even when they know it's critical to their legacy—and how fear and uncertainty often get in the way. ✅ A sneak peek at "The Bible, The Barn and the Back 40"—why Heather wrote it, what inspired the title, and why she calls it the ultimate business book for farm families. ✅ How Heather connects Biblical wisdom with practical implementation—including tools like roadmaps, action questions, journal prompts, and prayers. ✅ What surprised her most in writing the book—especially around the topics of money, stewardship, and faith in the face of uncertainty. ✅ Why tough conversations can still be rooted in love—and how spiritual guidance can create lasting outcomes for families navigating succession. Tune in to learn how faith, farming, and family can come together in a powerful way through intentional succession planning. Whether you're just beginning the journey or in the thick of it, this episode is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and actionable next steps. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy 🔗 FREE DOWNLOAD: Transition Planning Resource Guide. Tracy shares a new free tool for listeners eager to learn more about transition planning. https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/free_resources ============================= ✅ About The Impact Farming Show: Produced by Farm Marketer. Farm Marketer is a Canadian digital media company specializing in publishing agriculture content that matters most to Canadian farmers: news, commodities, agriculture events, agriculture real estate for sale, and much more. Farm Marketer is also the proud producer of the award-winning agriculture show The Impact Farming Show. This weekly video and podcast show is dedicated to introducing farmers to the people and ideas that will impact their farming operations. Join show host Tracy Brunet as she speaks to top minds and change makers about what's currently IMPACTING agriculture. =========================== 🔎 Related Phrases: Farm Business, Farm Finance, Farm Management, Sustainable Farming, Farm Transi
