Business Management
Chapter 12 bankruptcy offers a specialized process for family farmers to restructure their debts while continuing operations. This article outlines filing procedures, repayment plans, creditor meetings and the discharge process.
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Winter safety considerations for driving and working in cold and snowy weather
Stay safe this winter by preparing vehicles, farm equipment and people for cold weather and inclement conditions with these tips.
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Maximize your team meeting outcomes before they start
Assessing personality and communication styles, developing a realistic agenda for the time allotted and finding ways to make them something people look forward to will increase the effectiveness of employee meetings and advisory team meetings.
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Challenges and opportunities of an effective ranch leadership team
Today, ranches and farms are much larger, and an increasing number have multiple key leaders and decision-makers. Whether they are legally organized as a partnership, corporation or even a sole proprietorship, these farms are led and operated as a partnership.
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Farm parents: What do you really want in your next chapter of life?
To gain clarity, farm founders and successors should ask several questions of one another when making changes on the family farm.
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Tips for creating a monthly and annual spending plan
Separating farm and household expenses can help when creating realistic budgets for both.
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Cultivating your purpose
Focusing on your purpose in life and the legacy you wish to leave can help provide a buffer against stress and adversity.
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Creating, building and maintaining trust
High levels of trust in a team implies that its members feel they can be completely transparent. They have no fear of criticism and have confidence that any feedback is honest and constructive.
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Keeping kids safe on the farm
Topics to discuss with children to keep them safe around farm machinery and other hazards.
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How much do equipment breakdowns really cost farmers?
Equipment breakdowns cost farmers more than repair expenses, leading to delays, lost income and increased labor costs. Proper maintenance, operator training and insurance can mitigate these impacts.
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