Structure Strengthens Trust: Why Farms Need to Formalize Generosity Many farms go above and beyond for their teams—offering field meals, covering training costs, or topping up wages when they can. It all comes from a good place. But when generosity isn’t backed by...
Have you heard the expression “hire slow, fire fast”? It’s a common approach to building an efficient team, and while there are situations where a “fire fast” mentality is necessary (such as safety violations or theft), I think it’s an outdated way of thinking....
Learning, Collaboration, and Hands-On Insights in Lakeside, ON Peer groups are among the most effective ways for farmers to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and gain firsthand exposure to different farm operations. The EFM 150 peer group recently had the opportunity...
Strong farms will proactively assess risk and take action to protect their business. In my daily interactions, I make a point of engaging with those around me to understand what is top of mind — the challenges they face, the decisions they are weighing and the...
Harness the strength of collaboration with The Power of Peer Groups in the Agriculture Community. This resource highlights how connecting with like-minded producers can drive innovation, solve challenges, and create opportunities for growth in your farming operation....
Many farms and ranches that come to my team often ask a similar big question: How can they get more out of what they already have? They know something isn’t quite right with their operation, but they’re unsure what it could be or where to begin. All around them,...
