Elaine Froese is a Certified Hudson Institute Coach and professional speaker. She is a home economist, and has certification in conflict resolution from Mediation Services. Elaine works as a farm family business coach, and is a member of the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors. In her practical approach, gleaned from life on the farm, she passionately encourages people to live intentional lives.

Elaine's column, “Seeds of Encouragement,” appears regularly in Grainews. Her new book is “Planting the Seed of Hope.” She and her husband operate a seed farm near Boissevain, Manitoba.