Succession Planning
After almost 19 years and about 1,500 commentaries, John Phipps announced he’s retiring from U.S. Farm Report. In his final regular Customer Support segment, he calls it an adventure that’s been a gift from viewers.
According to Shuring, what may be considered equal doesn’t always make sense when the succession plan involves family members who actively work on the farm, and others who do not.
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Harvest is wrapping up, and the New Year is on the near horizon.
Chris Adams of Grand Forks, N.D., is a transforming his family’s operation.
Many look at Pennsylvania dairy farmer Luke Brubaker and ask, “How did you do it?” The 2013 Top Producer of the Year winner answers, "“I’ve just been blessed with opportunities.”
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The brothers co-own a diversified crop farm including potatoes, onions, carrots and mint. They’ve invested in field drainage and other technology that makes production, packing and shipping more efficient than ever.
The CEO of Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy in Kewaunee, Wis., also owns three cheese manufacturing facilities and a farm-to-fork restaurant in Green Bay.
Chalmers and Lori Anne Carr are among the top peach producers in the U.S. and also grow peppers and broccoli in Ridge Spring, S.C.
Congratulations to Bailey Farms for being a 2018 Top Producer of the Year award finalist.
Congratulations to Heartland Farms for being a 2018 Top Producer of the Year award finalist.
Succession planning can be a complex and emotionally charged process. Achieving consensus among family members, committing to the plan and understanding potential consequences are vital to secure the future of the farm.
At 22 years old, Emma decided the college life wasn’t for her. She dropped out and decided to become a farmhand. With each adventure comes lessons she shares on her “Ag With Emma” social media accounts.
Maybe it’s because I’m a farm kid at heart, but I think the best Halloween costume ideas come straight from the farm. And I’m not the only one on our team here at Farm Journal who feels that way.
Annette Ostrom’s legacy will continue to live on at World Dairy Expo by celebrating the show’s youth, the future leaders of the dairy industry.
New veterinarians are overwhelmingly women, and technology is helping entice more female farmers. Are women on track to become the majority in agriculture? John Phipps provides his thoughts in Customer Support.
If your available labor pool seems to be getting more shallow, Rachel Beardsley, partner at Fragomen, an immigration law firm, says ag business managers can think more creatively.
During the 2024 Top Producer Summit, Top Producer will recognize remarkable farmers who have taken risks, built thriving businesses and given back to their communities.
Legacy Farmland Trust offers landowners a way to preserve and protect their assets for generations to come.
“There are some things that we’ve adopted over the years that really aren’t particularly useful and I think in some cases even detrimental to our performance,” says Dave Mitchell.
Brand management should be part of your overall business plan. Here’s why.
Whether you manage one employee or a team or serve in your community or a commodity group, leadership is about investing in those around you. Little actions, such as the ones listed below, can equal big results.
Collaborative farming arrangements cut costs and create synergies
Ron Rabou made a shift from a price taker to a price maker.