Leadership
How can you be ready, willing and able to lead your farm into the future? Start by developing a decision-making process.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Dave Nelson of Nelson Family Farms based in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Nelson is also co-owner of Ag Solutions Group.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Roric Paulman of Paulman Farms based in Sutherland, Neb., which is in the heart of the Ogallala aquifer and the southwest portion of the state.
This week Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Dick Wittman and Cori Wittman Stitt. This father-daughter duo farm Lapwai, Idaho.
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Paul Neiffer has a conversation with Ben Riensche, owner of Blue Diamond Farming Company. Riensche talks about the evolution of his farm, his growth strategy, farm investments, succession planning and more.
You would much rather spend your time doing versus sitting and thinking. But, if you aren’t consistently thinking about the future of your farm, who is?
This year, you’ll have a front row seat to watch the Top Producer Awards banquet LIVE!
Congratulations to Todd, Louise and the Malecha family for being named the 2022 Top Producer of the Year. Pay a virtual visit to their dairy farm in Villard, Minn., to learn how they stay focused on goals and values.
Congratulations to Martin Angus, the 2022 recipient of the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award. Take a virtual trip to their diversified operation nestled in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.
Congratulations to Christopher and Nate Riggers for being named a 2022 Top Producer of the Year finalist. Take a virtual visit to their Idaho farm to learn how they’ve doubled barley revenue per acre in two years.
Congratulations to Seven Springs Farms, a 2022 Top Producer of the Year finalist. A virtual trip to the diversified Kentucky farm will shed light on why Joe Nichols does not fall in love with assets.
To ensure a smooth planting season your team needs to be firing on all cylinders. They also need to be rested and excited for the task at hand.
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.
Instead of writing down these big audacious goals, Jon Acuff, an entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author, has better advice: Set micro goals.
From 2020 to 2021, Susan Weaver Ford gained 8,900 neighbors, as the population of her county jumped 4%. “I used to farm fields that now have 40 houses,” she says. “The city is meeting us pretty quick.”
“Our CEO will always be the Chief Risk Officer – a task it is irresponsible to delegate,” says American investor Warren Buffett.
In farming and in life, success can be defined in endless ways. Five farmers share their perspective.
As the leader, you can make these sessions productive and easy with a few tips.
Learn her career path, how she synthesizes data and her best leadership lessons.
For 2023, set your sights on achieving your goals. Start with something small, and you will be amazed how dreams inspire dreams.