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“Active supervision” advocated to protect #children on #farms - It would certainly contribute to improving #childsafety and #farmsafety , so give it a read, think about it, and share it. #FarmSafetyHasNoBorders Don’t forget our own legislation though - No child under 13 on (working) tractors or equipment, and assess suitability to cope with tasks (and emergency situations) beyond that age. See Health and Safety Executive guidance: https://lnkd.in/e3SU_eUQ

The countdown to the new year is on, so here’s your next best practice on being a good neighbor and maintaining the social license to farm. Shellfish farmers need to understand that farming on the commons is a privilege, not a right. If you ever want to have opportunities to expand you would be wise to consult our recommendations on being a good neighbor to build trust and support in your community. Check it out at this link: ecsga.org/best-practices/

Have you been watching the the new series (or maybe a previous series) of Clarkson's Farm❓ Clarkson's Farm is a series about Jeremy Clarkson and his farm in the Cotswolds. The series documents his attempts at running a 1,000-acre farm near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. Many people seem to now be talking about the programme, and the awareness that it has raised about the farming industry. But it got me thinking that many of the challenges that Jeremy has been facing are no different for business owners everywhere who run a business; managing profit & loss, trying new ways to make money, facing challenges when new services are introduced and not always implemented in the right way and attracting customers to visit and spend money. If you've watched it, what are your thoughts❓ #NewBusiness #BusinessCoaching #ActionCoach   https://lnkd.in/ek8NR-Jf

I saw this yesterday and it got me thinking again. What exactly is the role of Agriculture Commissioners in our various states beyond bearing the title? To start with the basics, we often see national policy documents prepared by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development under the supposed supervision of the different Ministers of Agriculture. Has anyone seen a blueprint on Agriculture by any State Ministry of Agriculture? If it exists, how readily available is it? What then are the parameters for measuring the performances of these public officials? Agriculture and development in saner climes are data driven. We have done well in that area too in the past. How well are we doing in that regard now? The last time I saw a Village Listing Survey was at OGADEP in 2004. It contained a list of all the farming villages in Ogun State as compiled under the supervision of Dr Vaughan, when he was Director, M & E, sometimes in the 90s or so. It really assisted us in starting our work as Community Development Facilitators. By the time we got to the field, a number of the communities had gone extinct, but people were able to confirm they once existed. I hope such a beautiful list is still being regularly updated. Well, who knows whether the enumeration unit and the field enumerators still exist? What about the Zonal and Block Offices? Are they still habitable and operational? Field work was well aided in those days. I just hope this brand new Commissioner will make a difference in all ramifications and be the best among the current lot.

The next generation of farmers may need guidance and help along the way to avoid common mistakes. A new California program called "Expanding our Roots" gives California farmers an avenue to help out those who may need it. Interested in learning more? Check out the article below.  #riskmitigators #agriskadvisor #newgenfarmer

This #WorldFoodDay, we wanted to reiterate the importance of supporting small-scale farmers. After all, without them, where would we be? At Farm Radio, we often talk about supporting small-scale farmers. But what even are small-scale farmers, why is it so important to support them and how does Farm Radio support them in a practical sense? Find out in our latest blog post! https://buff.ly/3rUCmMl

This recent article from Country Guide Magazine, written by our colleague Andrew Leach, features insights into the rising value of farmland and the impact on local farm families. Read more at the link below #farming #familyfarm #successionplanning #familybusiness #transitionplanning #farms #farmers #keepingfarmersfarming

Hey Fam, let me first wish you a happy Sunday, so today I am grateful for what God has done for me for the entire week, I am also grateful for transforming farmers to have knowledge, skills and positive attitude towards money management behaviors. Yes the entire week I was in Narok transforming lives of farmers, not just to do farming because it's a norm but to transform farming to agri- business . How will they achieve this?, I tackled a topic on how farmers should embrace savings and budgeting in order yo manage their finances to boost farming. #globallinkedinbootcampwithmuthoni

Not all facets of America are dominated by corporate interests. It may come as a surprise, but the majority of the 1.9 million farms across the US, approximately 95%, are still run by families. It's important to remember that not everything revolves around corporate America. However, farm and ranch families comprise less than 2% of the U.S. population. Let's maintain the presence of family-run farms by showing our support for local ranchers and farmers. #agmatters #farmtotable #mvmeatsfc #NationalAgWeek #coloradoagriculture #knowwhereyourmeatcomesfrom #coloradobeef

A typical case we use at VizLink: Take a farm owner who for decades has run an average NZ sheep farm (200-1500 hectares). That farm owner may say to a new shepherd, ‘I want you to go out to Bill’s Block and muster the ewes and bring them to the yard. Find the ewes by going to the gate that used to be orange but is now yellow, you’ll go past the big tree and three gateways, then you’ll turn left, find the other cabbage tree'… This is how they talk! Minimise confusion and have one central place where you can see all of this at a glance. This is also what our Pads of Maps are perfect for! Keeping it simple! We know and understand our farmers as we are farmers and are always listening to what works and what is needed today and planning and developing for the future. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3r8MSz5