"Family business communication takes time. When you are focused on planting, taking care of the crop or livestock, or harvesting, meetings can feel inefficient. But good communication is like the oil in your engine: it keeps the tractor running, and you will certainly break down if it isn't there. Communication is also an investment in the future of your operation, and more communication, even if not every interaction is around making a decision, will prevent many problems that plague family businesses "