Episode 42 - Building a Productive Farm Culture
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Farm culture plays an important role in the profitability and success of most farm businesses. Farm culture affects and determines how a farm does business, how communication takes place on the farm, how family members, farm employees, service personnel and visitors to the farm are treated. Understanding farm culture aids in developing an effective human resource program on the farm. This episode examines components of farm culture and how to build a productive farm culture where people enjoy working.
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