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In honor of National Farmers Day, I'm sharing 8 essential business & life lessons that I've learned from our farmer partners... 1. Your word is your bond. 2. It's about the handshake, not the contract. 3. Have zero tolerance for bullshit. 4. Don't complain about the weather (or anything else you cannot control). 5. In fact, stop whining and just do the work. 6. Life is all about family, this generation and the next. 7. Your purpose may require profit, but don't make profit your purpose. 8. Develop strength, toughness, and grit but don't lose the tender touch that can still handle seedlings. I'm so grateful for the lessons I've learned (and continue to learn) in partnership with American family famers. Happy Farmers Day to our farmer partners and all of the hardworking family farmers across the world. https://lnkd.in/eD4V7eHA #nationalfarmersday #familyfarmers #americanfarmers #farmerowned #lifelessons #businesslessons

[Fish Food for Thought] If you can’t look past snap judgments & surface appearances, then you are anti-contrarian, you are Joey Public, and you are a major reason why investing will always be a cakewalk for Find Fat Fish & our Finatics. #investing #amateurinvesting #findfatfish #fishfoodforthought #contrarianinvesting #mentalmidgetry #WWJPD?

🥬 Small Business Lesson: When Life Gives You Kale, Make T-Shirts! 🥬 Ever feel like a small fish in a big pond? Meet Bo Muller-Moore, the Vermont artist who took on fast-food giant Chick-fil-A and won! His crime? Encouraging people to eat their greens with his "Eat More Kale" slogan. Apparently, this was too close to Chick-fil-A's "Eat Mor Chikin" for comfort. (Because we all know how easy it is to confuse leafy greens with poultry, right?) 🐔🥬 After a three-year legal battle that would make even the crunchiest of kale wilt, Bo emerged victorious. He proved that sometimes, David really can beat Goliath - especially when David is armed with a bag of superfood and a screen-printing press. So, the next time you're facing a seemingly impossible business challenge, remember: 🥗Stand your ground (like kale in a sturdy soil) 🥗 Keep it green (in more ways than one) 🥗 Don't chicken out! Who knew vegetable-based slogans could be so controversial? Maybe you should trade mark "Consume Additional Carrots" before the rabbit lobby comes after you... 🥕 #SmallBusinessVictory #EatMoreKale #DavidVsGoliath #TradeMarkHumor

It's a great time to support farmers, families & small businesses. I thought this SALE would help get the taste buds going! If you have been waiting to try, or just need to stock up here you go! #farmtotable #farmtofork #supportlocalbusiness #veteranowned

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[Fish Food for Thought] Was there a time you backed yourself, when no one else believed you, or believed in you… and were absolutely right? If so, what was your belief, what was the fact-based faith supporting it, and what can you do to duplicate this victory? #investing #amateurinvesting #findfatfish #fishfoodforthought #contrarianinvesting #factbasedfaith #nostracatfish

Presenters: Amy E. Ebeling, Mykayla A. Dado, Eric R. Johnson <!–Eric R. Johnson–> <!– Presentation –> Ruder Ware and the Dairy Business Association are partnering to provide a series of informational events across the state. Non-DBA members are welcome to participate. There is no charge to attend, lunch will be provided. To register visit: Farmer... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

What's one thing you've always wanted to know about raising chickens on a commercial farm? We're open to all questions, from feed choices to biosecurity practices. ️ Share your thoughts in the comments below and let's start a conversation! #poultryindustry #learningandgrowing #obasanjofarms

South Dakota rancher and Cattlemen’s Beef Board member VeaBea Thomas understands the critical need for education, research and promotion. Without the Beef Checkoff, who would step up? Ranchers are too busy. The Beef Checkoff has your back, constantly finding new ways to ensure beef keeps making it to tables. Learn more about how the Beef Checkoff is driving demand for beef: https://bit.ly/4bopEq3 #BeefCheckoff

👏 Flatrock Butcher Block, in collaboration with JobsOhio, OhioSE, Ohio Department of Development, Gallia County Economic Development, and the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, announced an investment of $130,000 to expand its operations in Gallipolis, Ohio, creating two new jobs. A locally and family-owned company, Flatrock Butcher Block is a state-inspected meat processing facility specializing in cattle, hogs, lambs, and goats. The company processes meat for local farmers and supplies a variety of meat products for regional restaurants and NGOs. JobsOhio supported the project with a $25,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant and the company received a $303,000 grant through the Ohio Department of Development's Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program. “Grants like these help small businesses such as ours to tailor our offerings to the needs of our customers – local farmers and consumers – that we would not otherwise be able to invest in,” said Brent Buckley, Owner of Flatrock Butcher Block. “In a business with razor-thin margins, these grants help us to grow, remain viable in the area and ensure that local producers have good options. We are grateful for these dollars and will use them to expand our capacity, enhance our offerings and move our business forward to better meet our customers’ demands.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJidaCYq #WeAreOhioSE #SoutheastOhio #MeatProcessing #EconomicDevelopment #EconDev #JobGrowth #BusinessExpansion