Top Producer Magazine

Top Producer, in honor of its 25th birthday, is launching the Top 25, an in-depth look at the 25 people, issues and trends that will have the most impact on production agriculture. Who should make the list? Share your thoughts and feelings with Top Producer.

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Learn brain-based strategies to manage fear and emotions so you can be a source of calm in your organization and help people be their best in the most trying situations.
Is your farm carbon ready? U.S. farms are poised to turbo charge carbon reductions, but navigating this complex environment will require careful planning and understanding.
Most months John Phipps provides a book review for Top Producer. Here are some of his favorites from the last few years (in no particular order).
Farmers have the opportunity to be a pivotal part of carbon sequestration.
Tim Crews and Rachel Stroer of The Land Institute will describe their vision for an agricultural future built on the necessity to feed humanity within ecological limits.
John Phipps shares the hopeful signs around us we might be overlooking as we mimic those stories of persistence, patience and progress.
Learn how to start the conversation, clarify expectations (both yours and theirs) and set healthy boundaries for your heirs within your farm’s transition plan.
Learn how to focus on mental health — to benefit you, your family and your team.
CPA Paul Neiffer and attorney Adam Kline will provide an overview of the new rules and provide case study examples of the decisions farmers could face
Learn a few tools that have helped many leaders make more effective decisions.