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On-farm emergency planning

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

March 2025 - (J.M.) WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY PLAN? (D.A.) I consider an emergency as anything that can negatively impact a farm operation, especially when it comes to the safety and care of workers, livestock, and farm property.…

Personal goal setting for growth

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

February 2025 - (J.M.) WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SET PERSONAL GOALS? (K.K.) Goals are important because they provide clarity, motivation, measurement, accountability, and a sense of achievement. There are three types of goals. A-Type goals are ones…
Healthy conflict management on the farm

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

December 2024 - (J.M.) WHAT IS A HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE WAY TO APPROACH CONFLICT? (J.M.) Conflict is quite common on farms but not something most farmers (of any age) are skilled at navigating, so it often has a negative…
Farm insurance review

CONVERSATIONS WITH BUSINESS EXPERTS

November 2024 - (J.M.) WHAT DO GRAIN FARMERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT REVIEWING INSURANCE POLICIES? (M.B.) Insurance is part of a good risk management plan, and as business owners, farmers should have a good understanding of their insurance…

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