Dairy farmers are essential, and we knew this before any health crisis arrived. Even with COVID-19, many farms are carrying on with daily work, and…
Executive Farmer Network Tactics and Takeaways Even with a poor farm economy many farms are doing more than just OK. There is a big spread between farm…
Anyone can lead through periods of calm. When we have great milk prices, healthy calves, and perfect weather, leading is easy. But sometimes things go…
Who really fits the bill? Gallup has found “companies fail to choose the candidate with the right talent for the job 82% of the time.”…
This spring has been chaotic. Although many factors are out of your control, there are certain things you can do to empoyer your team! As…
Conflict is often viewed as negative but not having the right kind of conflict, often leads to bad conflict later. In an earlier article, we discussed…
Without high levels of trust, your family farm will lose traction and stall out. Click here to read the full article Tim Schaefer is a…
The happiest and most successful family farms plan succession well in advance. They realize the original plan can change. But a plan, even a plan…
Change is necessary to thrive and survive. If you want to regain traction, it is necessary to understand the causes behind resistance to change. Click…
If your top employees have a best friend at work, are they more likely to stay? Click here for the full article. Tim Schaefer is…