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The most successful farm operations have a strong sense of purpose that keeps them grounded, even while moving forward. To read the full article click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.  

From training to transparency, consider these ideas to help your farm team succeed. To read the full blog post click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management. Encore Consultants

Engaged employees ramp up efficiencies as business grows. To read the full blog post click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management. Encore Consultants

During this time of the year, we all look back at the past while also looking forward. We realize that there are things we could have done better and things that went much better than expected. That’s the nature of life. It’s also natural to hang on to the old in...

How Toby and Aaron learned to trust each other and come to a decision everyone could live with. To read the full blog post click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management. Encore Consultants

Logical conversations aren't possible until stress is reduced. To read the full post click here. Tim Schaefer is a regular contributor to Farm Futures writing on the topics of transition planning, leadership development, peer groups, and management.  

I celebrate Thanksgiving a little early each year. My personal day of Thanksgiving is October 17th. That may seem odd, but 30 years ago it was the day that changed my life forever. The day started out with lots of anticipation because it was the first day of pheasant hunting...