Taking Good Care of Your Team During Busy Season
Planting season is a busy and often stressful time. It can be particularly wearing on a farm’s workforce. In a recent article for AG Web, author Sara Schafer offers some tips for farm managers looking to offer improved support to their team during busy season. She suggests the following: Make sure your workforce is big […]
Tough Conversations Are Key to Successful Farm Transitions
Transitioning a farm operation from one generation to the next is no small feat. In a recent article published by Farm Futures, author Mike Wilson offers some advice for those faced with this tricky task. What is it that makes farm succession so difficult? Wilson highlights three factors: People who farm tend to be very […]
Growing Your Farm Operation Through Diversification
For farmers seeking to increase their bottom line, diversification might just be the answer. In a recent article published by Successful Farming, author Natalina Sents offers some advice for farmers looking for new sources of income and investments. Complementary Ag Business – Consider what new business you could establish using the land and resources you […]
Strengthening Your Farm’s Financial Foundation
Running a successful farming business is no small task. In a recent article, Raylene Nickel offers some advice for increasing your financial strength and profitability. To start off, it’s important to develop a realistic picture of the efficiency of your current operations. Consider income streams, where you’re spending money, interest costs, living expenses, debt load, […]
Considering a GPS System for Your Farm? Ask Yourself These Questions, First
Are you considering investing in a guidance system for your farm? Before you make your decision about acquiring a precision GPS system, here are some things to consider: How much will it cost? Is the cost justifiable for your business? Will the value that the system adds make up for the cost of acquiring it? […]
Managers Must Learn to Adjust When it Comes to Leading a Millennial Workforce
Managing people is a challenging task. It’s made even more complex by cross-generational differences. However, in order to cultivate millennial workers in the agriculture industry, it falls to managers to figure out how best to lead them. In a recent article for AgWeb, author Jared Wareham offers the following advice in this area: Managers must […]