Business Management

SMART goals drive farm success

November 2024—

Everyone has goals – personal goals, and of course professional goals. But how can you set yourself up for success in achieving your goals? It’s simple. Write them down, and make them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.

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Business Management

Make better decisions with OODA Loop

March 2024—

How can an air force strategy to improve combat results help a farm make better marketing decisions? It’s about the process – including a constant looping back to test the validity of each decision.

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Business Management

The five experiences of women farmers

January 2024—

Farm Management Canada explored the experiences of Canadian farm women in a new study. The report characterized the satisfaction, participation, recognition and support farm women experience, and identified five patterns – content, inspired, constrained, uncertain and obstructed.

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Business Management

Brutal truths about farm communication

November 2023—

Inner conflict makes clear communication difficult, and when speaking about high stakes and complex matters, just about impossible. Effective communication in business starts with a clear understanding of where you want the business to go.

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