Farms and agribusinesses are not immune to a variety of shocks and business disruptions that can occur. In fact, it could be argued that farms and agribusinesses are more vulnerable than many other small businesses. If you and or your spouse were to develop a life-threatening illness tomorrow, would your farm business be at risk…Read more about Adapting and Planning for Farm Businesses in Uncertain Times[Read More]
Renee Wiatt
“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” – Yogi Berra No matter what your business does or who it serves, the business (and its employees) need goals and objectives. Yogi Berra sums it up best – you need to have a target or you’ll never make it there. Goals…Read more about Defining Your Dreams[Read More]
The Purdue Initiative for Family Firms (PIFF) is a new initiative in Purdue’s College of Agriculture, housed in the Department of Agricultural Economics. PIFF is an integrated research, outreach, and teaching program. It offers educational programs that address the major competencies needed for effective family business ownership and management. The goal of the initiative is…Read more about Introducing PIFF: The Purdue Initiative for Family Firms[Read More]