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Starting point to waste elimination takes some help. It may be from somebody outside your farm.
08/30/2026

Starting point to waste elimination takes some help. It may be from somebody outside your farm.

Eliminating Waste on the Farm I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what drives hardworking farmers to put in long, grinding hours — while rarely stopping to simplify the tasks they perform e…

What bicycle would you like to ride and what components would you want on it?
08/23/2026

What bicycle would you like to ride and what components would you want on it?

I visited a Specialized bicycle shop this week, and it got me thinking about bicycles. Not just about the bicycles hanging on the racks, but about what I actually want from a bicycle. I also stoppe…

Importance of going to seminars and training to help farm become successful.
08/23/2026

Importance of going to seminars and training to help farm become successful.

I just got back from a week at JBS head office in Greeley, Colorado. Leadership training. Leaders from Live Pork, Wild Fork, transport, and head office What I am still thinking about is the energy …

Train coming straight at you when out cycling.
08/09/2026

Train coming straight at you when out cycling.

There are moments on a bicycle ride that you simply can’t plan for. This week, while riding my bicycle through the farmlands and along rail line of central Illinois, I heard the unmistakable …

Shine prevents breakdowns on weekends in the snow and middle of the night.
08/08/2026

Shine prevents breakdowns on weekends in the snow and middle of the night.

I sat down with one of my producers this week. He farms row crops, runs cattle, keeps pigs, and runs a construction business on the side. All of them profitable. I asked him how he manages it all w…

When something goes wrong on a farm. There is an opportunity cost.
08/01/2026

When something goes wrong on a farm. There is an opportunity cost.

A feeder machine failed on a farm I was managing. It was not dramatic. Nobody was hurt. Production continued. We fixed it by the end of the day. But when I sat down afterwards and calculated what t…

What makes a successful farmer.
07/23/2026

What makes a successful farmer.

What separates the farms everyone relies on from the ones just getting by? I’ve lived in farming communities on two continents, and I’ve noticed something interesting in both places. Ev…

Annabelle and belt drives.
07/19/2026

Annabelle and belt drives.

Over the past few months I have been following a cyclist on TikTok called Annabelle :). She and her boyfriend, who are from the USA, have ridden their bicycles all the way from Europe down the east…

Turn your farm into a POWERHOUSE.
07/18/2026

Turn your farm into a POWERHOUSE.

A few years back, I was in a farmer’s barn and pointed out an entryway that was thick with dust and buildup that had been accumulating for decades. I was afraid it might make him or his anima…

Improve farm efficiency with these free printable 5S farm checklists for your workshop, farm buildings, stores, and farm...
07/12/2026

Improve farm efficiency with these free printable 5S farm checklists for your workshop, farm buildings, stores, and farm pickup. Learn how Lean farming principles can reduce wasted time, improve safety, organize tools and equipment, and create a more productive workplace. Download your free A4 posters and discover practical Lean Management resources designed specifically for farmers.

How much time do you lose every day looking for a spanner, fencing pliers, grease gun, or spare part? It might only be a few minutes at a time—but over a year, those minutes become hours. Worse sti…

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