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From Worker to Leader: What Next-Gen Farmers Need to Know
Shifting from employee to leader may not be as easy as you think. Follow these steps to help your transition into being the best leader you can be. You’ve been putting in the hours. You show up before dawn, you work, you haul, you fix, you hustle. That’s how every...
Five Tips to Get on Track in Succession Planning
For cattle producers, succession planning is often discussed in terms of what to do: create a will or trust, meet with an attorney, talk to your accountant and start building a plan. And while all those things are necessary, they miss an important truth: Before you...
Paving the Way for the Next Generation to Return to the Farm
When a young professional returns to the farm they grew up on, there is a tendency to assume that the transition will go smoothly. However, for this transition to be successful, it is crucial for farm leaders to develop and execute a plan for it to happen. It's an...
Overcoming decision paralysis: How to make bold moves in agriculture
Decision paralysis can paralyze even the most experienced rancher. By recognizing the causes and implementing practical strategies, ranchers can break free from indecision and confidently make bold moves for their operations' future. By Rena Striegel Every rancher...
Tick Tock: How Long Do You Need For A Successful Transition?
How do you know when it’s time to start transitioning your operation to the next generation? Rena Striegel, president of Transition Point Business Partners, says to aim for a decade. By Cheyenne Kramer How do you know when it’s time to start transitioning your...
It’s Time To Lead: Strong Succession Won’t Happen By Accident
Strong succession is driven by leaders who are willing to plan boldly, act decisively and invest in their next generation. Your family and your operation are counting on you. By Rena Striegel Succession planning isn’t just a checklist item — it’s a defining leadership...
Succession Planning: Be the Leader
Your operation doesn't just need someone to maintain the status quo – it needs a leader who drives progress. Now is the time to step into that role and set an example for those who will follow. By Rena Striegel Succession planning is not just another task on your...
Former CEO’s Favorite Resources For Becoming A Better Leader
Retired Farm Credit Services of America CEO Doug Stark gives his advice for building your organization's culture. By Cheyenne Kramer Reading is one of former Farm Credit Services of America CEO Doug Stark's favorite ways to grow as a leader. Doug Stark worked for Farm...
The Farm Babe: 3 Ways To Become A More Effective Advocate
Michelle Miller, known for her brand "The Farm Babe," joins the Ag Inspo podcast with Ron Rabou and Rena Striegel to share a few things members of the ag industry can do to more effectively communicate with consumers. By Cheyenne Kramer Florida-based Michelle Miller...
Surprising Ways You Can Make A Big Impact On The Farm
Sam Beveridge joins the Ag Inspo podcast to share how your best contribution to the farm may be untraditional. By Cheyenne KramerEveryone brings a unique set of skills and passions to the family farm - but what if the biggest value you can add actually comes from a...
First Generation Farmer Shares How He Found His Way To Success
Chris Payne joins the new Ag Inspo podcast to detail his journey into farming. By Cheyenne Kramer The word to describe Chris Payne's path to farming probably isn't "traditional." Despite growing up on an Oregon dairy, he had little background in row crops. He joins...
Are you setting clear expectations? (Your succession plan depends on it!)
Setting clear expectations is very important to keep everyone on track and to avoid situations that can derail the team and may end up affecting your succession plan. Bob was getting ready to transition ownership of his operation to his two children. He was...