As a teenager growing up working for my dad on the farm, I started to realize there were some differences in how we viewed the operation. I worked because I had no choice (and got paid for it). My dad, on the other hand, approached the farm with a different …
Lessons from the Farm: Feed the Calf
I’m continuing my Lessons from the Farm series today. If you’d like to get these delivered to your inbox, click here. If you’d like to read some of this year’s posts, click here and progress forward. Today’s lesson was inspired by a Facebook post from my Uncle Bill. Each year …
Lessons from the Farm: Watch the Locks
We are continuing our Lessons from the Farm series today. Go here to read the posts so far from this year and last year. One of the things I treasure the most about growing up with my dad as a farmer was the time we got to spend together. I …
Lessons from the Farm: When to Stop
Welcome to our 2nd year of Lessons from the Farm! Click here to read posts from last year. I grew up working with my dad on his farm. We raised cattle, wheat, cotton, and whatever else he thought would make a profit. Lucky for me, I learned a few things …
The Last Little Bit
I am very excited about what’s coming up in April. Last year I did a series I called “Lessons from the Farm”, and starting next week, I am going to revive the series with new posts and leadership lessons. But first, let’s talk about pushing through. Last summer my wife …