I’m watching around me where co-workers and friends are being told they can continue to work from home. No big deal, right? No! It’s a BIG DEAL. I see agricultural leaders from large and small Ag companies, Co-ops, Non-Profits, etc. for the first having a CHOICE to lead and raise there family outside of the Twin Cities. At this moment I’m thinking of two powerful women both leaders of two different agricultural organizations that are now back in the small-town communities they grew up in. They didn’t waste any time.
They are bringing their high-income positions back to the place that made them. They are now near the place their grandparents are laid to rest and where their families still farm. They get the CHOICE to raise their children like they were raised while still being a leader in Agricultural Business. They give up nothing, Ag business gives up nothing. They are now volunteering as 4-H judges at the county fair, teaching FFA teams, and getting involved in the local community. They are investing their time and money in the small town that built them.
This- all- because a pandemic showed large and small agricultural and food companies that we all can drive results from anywhere. In both examples these moms/ rock star ag leaders do drive to the Twin Cities for large events/ meetings/ etc. periodically. There is clearly a place for in person events. As I write this multiple of my Ag friends are at Farm Fest. Hope you guys are having a great time networking and supporting MN Ag!
Could this global pandemic indirectly invest in rural America? I am seeing it happen. My ask, if you are a decision maker in Ag Business… and you’ve seen successful work from home…. Do your part. Send those leaders back HOME. You will not be disappointed.
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