The Grounded Farmer

Where Practical Strategy Meets Conscious Communication.
Helping farm families plan, communicate, and grow....without losing connection.

What Is The Grounded Farmer?

The Grounded Farmer brings together emotional intelligence and practical farm management tools to help families communicate clearly, plan effectively, and grow sustainably....without losing connection along the way.

Whether you’re taking over, retiring or focused on growing your farming/ranching business, The Grounded Farmer gives you:

Tools to regulate yourself and your meetings
Templates for structuring productive family discussions
Frameworks for decision-making, fiscal clarity, and operational planning
Strategies for balancing tradition with innovation

A process for aligning your family’s vision, values, and business model.

Results: Clear communication, calm decision-making, and a sustainable plan for your farm’s future.

Farming isn’t just business; it’s legacy, identity, and family all rolled into one.

Why It Works

This isn’t “woo” ...it’s wisdom.
By combining neuroscience and nervous system regulation with logistical, legal, and financial frameworks, you get the full picture of what keeps farm families thriving for generations.

When everyone feels heard and there’s a plan on paper, progress becomes natural.

Lead, Communicate, and Grow with Confidence

Whether you’re in the middle of succession, sharing ownership, or just trying to get everyone on the same page, The Grounded Farmer gives you the structure and emotional clarity to move forward together.

Because thriving farms start with grounded people, clear policies, and courageous conversations.

Our Team

The Heart Behind the Collaboration Three women, three generations, one shared mission: to help farm and ranch families strengthen both their business foundations and their human ones.....the conversations, emotions, and relationships that hold it all together.

From the kitchen table to the corrals, we’ve each walked through the realities of succession, transition, and farm-family dynamics, the tough conversations, the shifting roles, and the balance between legacy and change.

Together, we bring a blend of financial clarity, communication tools, and grounded wellbeing

so that families can move forward with confidence and connection.

Annessa Good-Hassard

I’m Annessa Good-Hassard, founder of Peak Heritage Consulting, where I help farm families navigate transition planning with clarity, teamwork, and heart.

Growing up on my family’s mixed farm, and now stepping into the successor role myself, I know firsthand how complex succession can be....emotionally, financially, and operationally. It’s not just about transferring assets or management; it’s about honouring the past while building a sustainable future for the next generation.

With a background in supply chain management and years of experience working alongside my family at GRS Consulting and later with Farm Credit Canada, I’ve supported hundreds of farm families through their transition process. My approach combines practical business strategy with a holistic, people-first perspective, helping families move forward together, informed and connected.

Kim Rowland-McIntosh

I’m Kim Rowland-McIntosh, a third-generation farmer who left the farm for a time, only to find my way back, and in doing so, discovered just how deep my roots really run.

Today, my husband and I are rebuilding and growing our cow-calf operation, filling the barn once again on my family’s century farm. Through that journey, I’ve experienced firsthand the intensity that comes with succession, growth, and rebuilding....the tough conversations, the shifting roles, and the balance between legacy and change.

Alongside life on the farm, I’m also a holistic energy healer and co-founder of Grow Your Life, where I help people reconnect with themselves, release emotional blocks, and find clarity through change. Over the years, I’ve seen how deeply the wellbeing of our land, our families, and our inner world are connected. When one is out of balance, everything feels it, but when we ground, heal, and realign, everything around us begins to thrive too.

Jackie Payne

I’m Jackie Payne, a fourth-generation farmer working alongside our fifth-generation family at Greenwood Cattle, where we raise and show purebred cattle with heart, heritage, and a deep respect for the land and animals we care for. Farming has always been a part of who I am.... it’s in my roots, my values, and the way I see the world.

Along with life on the farm, I’m also a holistic energy healer and co-founder of GROW your life. Through that work, I help people reconnect with themselves, release emotional blocks, and find balance between the demands of life, work, and family. Over the years, I’ve come to see how the health of our land, our families, and our own energy are all deeply connected. When one is out of balance, everything feels it, but when we ground ourselves and heal, everything around us starts to shift too.

The Three Pillars of The Grounded Farmer

1. Finding Neutrality in Farm Family Conversations

Learn how to stay calm, think clearly, and keep things on track, even when emotions run high.

You’ll learn:
• Why family talks can get heated so fast
• Easy ways to calm your body and mind when stress kicks in
• How to see what’s really happening instead of getting caught in emotion
• How to listen with curiosity instead of reacting or defending
• Simple tools for running smoother, more productive family meetings

You’ll walk away knowing how to communicate clearly, keep conversations moving forward, and make real progress, without the arguments.

2. Emotions as Navigational Beacons

Learn how to understand and work through the emotions that get in the way of clear decisions.

You’ll learn:
• How to notice and handle emotional triggers during family or money conversations
• Simple grounding tools to calm yourself in the moment
• How to tell the difference between emotion and fact so decisions stay clear and practical
• Ways to keep financial and business talks on track, even when feelings run high

You’ll walk away with tools to manage emotions confidently, make steady decisions, and blend heart and logic in your everyday farm life.

3.Dreaming, Goals & Re-Evaluating Possibility

Learn how to look at your farm and family goals with fresh eyes and new possibilities.

You’ll learn:
• How to dream big while still staying practical and grounded
• How to create both a clear long-term vision and a simple plan to take the next step
• How to define roles, responsibilities, and what succession could look like
• How to align money, workload, and family values so everyone’s on the same page

You’ll walk away with a clear, realistic plan for the future, one that honours your family’s legacy while building room for growth and new ideas.

Annessa Good-Hassard: (403)-994-2780

www.peakheritageconsulting.com

Kim Rowland-McIntosh: (780)-522-8745

www.growyourlifewithkimandjackie.com

Jackie Payne: (780)-870-8184