Are you a lifetime farmer, just getting started, or looking to take the leap? Well, this podcast is for you! Whether his guests are discussing employment philosophy or the best techniques for cultivating carrots, his down-to-earth conversations with experienced farmers - and the occasional non-farmer - will be time well spent. The Farmer to Farmer Podcast provides a fresh and honest look at everything from soil fertility and record-keeping to getting your crops to market without making yourself crazy. Subscribe today and never miss an episode!
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Chris is a veteran farmer and educator who draws on over 25 years of experience for his work. He provides engaging workshops, webinars, full- and multiple-day courses, and keynote addresses designed to inform and inspire farmers and farm educators. In addition, Chris provides consulting and coaching for farmers, food businesses, and institutions throughout the United States and Canada. He has worked with farms from one acre up to hundreds, with engagements ranging from a single day to multiple years, depending on the needs of my clients.
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Employees make it possible to get more done, but managing workers and their work takes dedicated time, energy and processes. Whether you manage one seasonal worker or a large year-round crew, good management can make the difference between making headway on your farm's work or just creating headaches. Join veteran farmer and educator Chris Blanchard to learn how to create a productive, positive work environment by communicating clear expectations and implementing systems for efficiency and accountability. In this workshop, you'll learn how to: utilize practical tools to increase employee satisfaction and productivity, remove emotion from management decisions and actions, and build a team culture.
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Purple Pitchfork is an educational and outreach organization dedicated to helping farmers and their farm businesses. We provide consulting, coaching, speaking, and writing in the areas of effectiveness and productivity, marketing, business planning and development, post-harvest handling, food safety, greenhouse crop production, and more.