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Tag: leadership
Stamp Out Entitlement: Develop Ownership Criteria For Your Farm Apr 17, 2023
A desire to be part of the farm can quickly slide into an expectation of control. As you look at transitioning leadership and ownership of your farm to the next generation, […]
Warren Buffett’s 6 Pieces of Advice for Business CEOs Mar 27, 2023
Warren Buffett is closing in on 60 years in managing Berkshire Hathaway. At 92, the American investor is the world’s fifth-wealthiest person. Ahead of Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting, Buffett […]
“Super Seniors” Graduate from Rice Leadership Development Program Mar 8, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – The 2021-23 Rice Leadership Development Class recently completed the two-year program with their final session held in conjunction with the USA Rice Legislative Fly-In in Washington, DC, […]
Experience, Knowledge, & Collaboration: Why Good Managers Make an Effort to Improve Mar 8, 2023
Introduction Knowledge, experience, and collaboration work hand in hand with one another to improve farm output per unit of input (i.e., productivity). Pursuit of one of these items without the […]
How to Make Tough Talks Easier Feb 22, 2023
Little steps can ease frustration and improve communication Crucial conversations — you have them with your employees, banker, grain buyer, family and others. How well you handle these exchanges plays […]
In Face Of Urban Sprawl, Susan Weaver Ford is the Farm Next Door Feb 6, 2023
If Susan Weaver Ford wasn’t a farmer, she’d be a basketball coach. In fact, she was one before returning to her Kenly, N.C., farm. For two years, Ford was a […]
Farmers and Ranchers to Gather in Nashville for 2023 Top Producer Summit Jan 11, 2023
Farm Journal’s 26th annual Top Producer Summit, agriculture’s premier educational and networking event, is set for Jan. 23-25, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt in Nashville. The event will bring forward-thinking […]
2023 Planning: How to Lead Productive Meetings for Your Farm Dec 3, 2022
Once the last load is hauled in and the combine is waxed, thoughts begin naturally to turn to next year. Some of us are ready to visualize the plans for […]
Giving Tuesday: Farm Journal Foundation Educates Leaders About the Importance of Ag Research Nov 29, 2022
By Whitney McFerron, Farm Journal Foundation The world is facing an “unprecedented global food crisis,” according to the United Nations World Food Program. COVID-19, extreme weather and the Russia-Ukraine war […]
ROI of a Thank You: 5 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Farm Team Nov 23, 2022
With the unbelievably competitive job market, the new wave in attracting and retaining employees is all about perks. From bringing your dogs to work to monthly free massages to lavish […]
