Leadership
“As a young person, if you’re not going to be proud of what you do, don’t waste your time,” he advises. “Be proud of what you do, and everywhere you go, be excited about it and talk about it.”
Are leaders made or born? “Some people are more naturally disposed to being leaders, but it doesn’t mean they’re good at it. To be a really good leader, you’re made into one through intention and exposure,” she says.
As president and CEO, Ryan LeGrand’s job is to develop relationships and export markets for U.S. grain farmers. His advice for those who are just getting started in their career is a bit unconventional.
As a sixth generation Iowa farmer, Pam Johnson has been sharing agriculture’s food, fiber and fuel stories her entire life.
Midwestern farmer Marcia Ruff, 2023 Top Producer Women In Ag Award winner, splits her time between the classroom and the family farm — setting an example for others to lead from where they are.
Consultant Bruce Vande Steeg has found creating a vibrant farm business starts with the leadership.
Intense analytical skills and a strong team allow young farmer to thrive
With an enterprise mindset, MKC walks with its farmer-customers.
Grounded by his family but propelled by vision, Trey Wasserburger is the energetic force behind creating more processing capacity for local cattle producers.
Travel to Carpenter, Wy., and you’ll see two-thirds of the state’s 9,000 dairy cows, who are milked at Burnett Dairy. You’ll also get to see an upcoming second-generation dairy farmer, Reese Burnett.
In just a decade on the farm, Virginia dairy farmer Ben Smith’s journey has been one of dedication and innovation, which is what makes him the 2023 Milk Business Young Producer Award winner.
Mark Faust shares objectives in seven key areas that can intensify your operation’s vision, divergence and focus.
For long-term success, farm leaders should regularly assess the landscape of their operation and adjust their strategies accordingly.
These 10 steps can help keep your employees from walking away.
Sarah Beth Aubrey shares tips for effective communication and building influence before stepping into a leadership role.
Fear of leadership is natural. That’s why Sarah Beth Aubrey is sharing the best practices to get out of your own head.
One dairy’s unique approach to employee retention.
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.
Advocating for something you care about has risks. Step into leadership with these tips.
What do Mary Pat Sass, Whitney Larson, Callee Pellett and Zoe Kent have in common? They are four farmers who are breaking the mold and sharing about life on the farm.
“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.
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.
For many growers, it can be incredibly difficult to know where to start.
This powerful leadership tool is vital for big-picture planning.
To enter the best mindset for learning, attend a short Top Producer Summit webinar this week.
Dream big and take your farm to a new success level.
Compared to an annual performance review, a ‘stay meeting’ focuses on improvement rather than what we did wrong last year.
From their corners of the globe, five international farmers share what they are excited about for the future of agriculture.
Look at the decision makers and leaders on your farm. Are they all around the same age? Do they all have the same experience level?
Warren Buffett has been the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970. He is routinely asked for his advice by students and others in the business. Here are a few of his tips.