Why Clear Communication On The Farm Is A Must
GALEN DODY
CLINTON, MO.
Communication is a vital component of any business. Farms are no exception. Whether it is communicating with the family members involved in the running of the farm, or it is with outside employees who help out with the everyday workload, it is extremely important to have an organized system of communicating with each other. Clear communication on the farm is crucial when looking towards the future. Family owned farms are an important part of the agricultural landscape in America, and being connected is important for success.
A great way to do this is to set up an email account specifically for the farm to send out important information to all employees. Creating an email account is simple and free, and will create an organized center for all family members and employees to go to when they have questions, or need answers. A weekly newsletter for family and employees via email is also beneficial because it lays out all the important information for the week, and an overview of previous weeks. This will situate everyone as to precisely where business is currently at.
A good way to compliment the use of email is to also hold daily meetings at the start of the day to make sure everyone knows the outline for the day. The most important thing to remember is that everyone needs to know the direction the farm is going. Having a cell phone on hand is helpful when something changes suddenly during the day and sending an email is just not feasible.
When communication breaks down there is the tendency for mistakes to occur. This is why clear communication is a must; it allows farms to work as a single unified whole moving towards success. Everything runs smoother when all the parts are moving in the same direction. ∆
GALEN DODY: AgriLegacy “Keeping the Farm in the Family” www.agrilegacy.com info@agrilegacy.com