Managing a Successful Growing Dairy Business

Authors

  • Don R. Rogers Farm Business Consultant, Farm Credit Bank of Springfield, Springfield, MA 01102

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19946218

Keywords:

veterinary practice, businessperson, managing, helping devices, consulting

Abstract

In my humble opinion of helping farmers over the past 28 years, it takes a lot of change in philosophy and discipline. There are a few things you can do:

• First, you need to light a fire in yourself. The sooner you start, the better.

• Second, you should associate with those who are. Find someone who functions like a businessperson and learn.

• Third, make managing (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling) fun to do and learn.

• Fourth, set up practical helping devices. But most importantly is to install financial discipline into the business. This part of managing requires a lot more than one realizes. Here are a few key points.

Author Biography

Don R. Rogers, Farm Business Consultant, Farm Credit Bank of Springfield, Springfield, MA 01102

Vice President

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Published

1994-09-22

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Section

Dairy Sessions