Leadership
The power of encouragement on your farm is massive, says Bob Milligan, senior consultant at Dairy Strategies.
A focus on people turns uncertainty into a business revolution.
“If you do not run your day, your day will run you,” says Mary Kelly, CEO of Productive Leaders. “Having control of your time allows you to plan for the success you want.”
The Nuffield International Farming Scholars program selects a farmers and agri-professionals to embark on an international journey to study key agricultural issues and develop a global network.
As the leader of your farm, you have a great opportunity and responsibility. You set the pace, the tone and the direction of your business.
Brendan and Elaine Martin are building their dream farm — one piece at a time.
Sarah Frey started a simple produce delivery route that has evolved into a fresh fruit and vegetable operation that distributes products nationally.
Ensure your farm business attracts and retains employees
Your goal is to commit yourself to establishing a culture of thanks on your farm. Try out a few of these ideas during this season of Thanksgiving.
Managers tend to focus on two groups: the overachievers and the underachievers. As a result, he says, you neglect the employees who could become high performers — aka the B players.