I understand your reluctance. We want to think we can do it on our own, with just a couple trusted professionals. It’s so tempting to “keep it all quiet” and “not talk about it everywhere.” I get that. But think of the resources you’re limiting yourself to.

We are no longer dreaming of a technological age for innovation in Idaho agriculture, we’re well into its dawning reality. It’s good to know that as more people from urban areas come to this state, the identity we have with agriculture becomes more prominent.

When someone says that no one wants to work anymore, the clear implication is “my generation” works, but “the new generation” won’t work.

When the person in charge of the cattle drive yells something indiscernible from 300 yards away, accompanied by frantic hand/arm motions (given that rotator cuff injury he’s been ignoring), everyone is supposed to know exactly what he means. Isn’t it obvious?

Are you a whack-a-mole manager or a goal-setter? Can you be both?