When I was hired a couple years ago, I made a promise to you and your fellow members. I would listen to what you want from your organization. The map you’re looking at is my proof of performance. As the…
Across the Table
Across the Table: OFBF Professional Services
My doctor, lawyer and accountant have two things in common with my electrician, mechanic and plumber. They’re really good at their jobs, and they’re not cheap. Roughly speaking, $100 gets me 15 minutes with my doc, a half hour with…
Across the Table: Sometimes, a family business takes some explaining
Sometimes, a family business takes some explaining. “Hydro biomass application engineer” is one way a friend of Megan Dresbach’s describes what she does. Her dad, Eric, once told a stranger their family enterprise was “organic nutrient recycling,” which drew the…
Across the Table: A Diverse Food Space
When I heard Dr. David Hughes extol the virtues of adjectives over nouns, it wasn’t an English lesson. It was economics. Hughes, known as “Dr. Food,” travels the world talking to decision makers at companies like McDonald’s, Kraft and Nestle….
Across the Table: If the jacket fits–an FFA legacy
Like all parents, Lisa and I want our kids to get an exceptional education. To that end, we’re dressing them in blue corduroy. You probably recognize the iconic jacket that is the official dress of the FFA. You may not…