The AFA Leader in Agriculture Award is presented annually to two individuals who have made significant contributions within the food and agriculture industry and have a record of supporting career and leader development for young men and women in agriculture. Each award honors an individual whose accomplishments, personally and professionally, distinguish him or her as a mentor to young leaders in … [Read more...]
You’re Invited: How to Succeed in Negotiating – January 18, 2017
Farmgate Consulting invites you to How to Succeed in Negotiating Negotiating is an everyday opportunity. Learn how to improve your negotiating skills. Join us on January 18, 2017 at the Best Western Premier Inn Burnsville from 8am - 5pm. The program is conducted by Charles B. Craver. He is recognized as a nationally preeminent negotiating theory teacher. Professor Craver is the Freda H. … [Read more...]
Generational Farm Transitions
Making a farm transition is something that most families dread because there are many different ideas on how it should be completed and it is a very large undertaking. It is a topic many discuss for a moment but then continue to procrastinate to get it done until it may be too late. With making a farm transition, there is more than just change involved, most likely there is going to be some … [Read more...]
Meet Joel Mathiowetz of Farm Gate Consulting
I'm an Ag Producer - I farm with my father, brother and uncles near Morgan MN. I"m a 5th generation farmer and take the responsibility of raising the food, feed, fiber, and fuel of our global society very seriously. I'm a Promoter - I believe we need to share our success story of America Agriculture with those around us. The innovations of the last century and efficiencies have met the … [Read more...]