Inflation Pressures Farm Income
In the coming year, experts expect that farmers will continue to face challenges presented by inflation. With factors such as global demand, lingering effects of the pandemic, and more contributing to a sustained rise in costs, leaders will need to be prepared for ongoing price volatility. Learn what you need to know about the 2023 […]
Be Intentional With Your Communication This Winter
As a farm leader, you may not realize how often you rely on your skills as a communicator. From employees to suppliers, customers to collaborators, accurately relaying necessary information and details is vital to achieving your goals. Here are some simple tips that you can use to improve communication with your farm’s stakeholders this winter […]
How the Farm Bill Helps Out in the Face of Agricultural Disasters
The farm bill is a long-standing piece of legislation in the U.S. that was designed to support food security and, therefore, national security, explains a helpful article from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The author takes a look at how the farm bill has changed and grown over the years and specifically at how it […]
Making Your Farm a Place Where Employees Want to Stick Around
Workforce maintenance has become an enormous challenge for employers in many sectors, and farming is no exception. In a new article from Successful Farming, Jolene Brown offers up three key strategies for farmers seeking to get better at retaining their employees. Brown’s advice covers management styles, performance review methods, and methods for making work at […]
Examining the Keys to Success: Worthington Farms Approaches 200 Years in Operation
Established in 1837 outside of Greenville, North Carolina, Worthington Farms has been in operation for nearly two centuries, writes Jolene Hansen in a new feature for Nursery Management. Hansen’s profile offers a brief overview of the history of the farm and then dials in on the keys to Worthington Farms’ success. “One integral aspect of […]
The Sooner the Better: Crafting a Succession Plan for Your Farm
Legacy planning is an important area of planning for farmers—and one that should not be put off for too long. Proper prior planning is the key to a smooth and effective succession, explains Brian Evans in a new article from Kiplinger. He discusses five different styles of farming succession plans that involve keeping the farm […]