Column: Family farm reorganization plans
October 19, 2017 at 05:00 AM EDT
Farms come in all shapes and sizes. They are operated by publicly traded companies, closely held organizations and individuals. They share many of the same successes and problems, including the booms and busts directly related to external circumstances. Weather, tariffs, trade and politics are just a few of the factors outside the day-to-day control of a farming operation that impact the bottom line.