What professional connections should every young #Ag producer have?
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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agchat:
Q1 is now up, folks. Thanks for include Q1 in advance of your responses so it shows in the archives for the hundreds who follow. #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
RT @agchat: Q1 is now up, folks. Thanks for include Q1 before your response so it shows in the archives for the hundreds who follow. #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q1 Always been told its good to surround yourself with good ppl. So know ppl who you see as being successful. #agchat #agchat
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armessing:
Q1 My experience is having a connection in ur field that u can be honest & get career advice from is important #agchat
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wagfarms:
Q1 - Extension is a great resource for all sorts of information, everything from A-Z. Good support system a must! #agchat
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ezweber:
Q1: Make your internships count and keep those connections. Professionals are great references and resources #agchat
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4GFarms:
Q1 people up and down the experience chain from in and out of your industry that you respect and can trust #agchat
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CAFarmersDtr:
Q1 An affiliation with a professional organization for networking/resources. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q1 Farm Bureau. You should also be familiar with your commodity groups and local/regional Extension workers. #agchat
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armessing:
RT @AR_ranchhand: Q1 Always been told its good to surround yourself with good ppl. So know ppl who you see as being successful #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Get a biz card from ever person you meet connected to #agrifood. Record them in your contacts, w/notes to remember who they are. #agchat
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wagfarms:
Q1 - My hubby still has connections w/college friends at ag school. Great to b able 2 connect & bounce ideas off some1 off farm! #agchat
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crystalcattle:
Q1 It's important for students to really get to know their teachers and advisors they will also be great contacts, even after grad #agchat
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sdsoybean:
Q1: Don't forget to take advantage of the commodity group associations and councils. They're working for you! #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q1 the following from an area outside of their own... agronomist, retailer, chem rep, extension, ag communicator, political connect #agchat
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AR_ranchhand:
Q1 I've found it beneficial to know ppl across the board. That way I can always get guidance where ever needed. #agchat #agchat
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m_rogers:
That's my vote...though that could be because I work for Farm Credit! RT @jrfarms: Q1 A banker - a good one! #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 The diversity of your network will serve you well regardless of whether you're on a #farm, in #ag biz or a dietitian. #agchat
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NYFarmer:
#agchat Q1 Young people should have older mentors who understand the marketing of their commodities produced
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brandibuzzard:
Q1 I think we shld have connxtions w/ peers, mentors, authority fig.s & those on other side of the fence in terms of our opinions. #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q1 also other young farmers who have similar operations, but are of another geographic area #agchat
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Agridome:
Q1 For young people in Canada a connection with FCC would be good, otherwise the banker is good..#agchat
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AnnaGiannini:
Q1 I think its important to network everywhere you go! Diversity isnt bad thing! You never no how this world is connected! #agchat
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McLerranMD:
RT @weedgirl24: Q1 following from area outside of own. agronomist, retailer, chem rep, extension, ag communicator, political connect #agchat
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crystalcattle:
Agree RT @ezweber: Q1: Make your internships count and keep those connections. Professionals are great references and resources #agchat
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kmrivard:
RT @ezweber: Q1: Make your internships count and keep those connections. Professionals are great references and resources #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 And I might note that it serves young people well to find an older person they can help. Mentoring can go both ways! #agchat
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agchat:
RT @AnnaGiannini: Q1 I think its important to network everywhere you go!Diversity isnt bad thing! U never no how world connected! #agchat
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agchat:
RT @AR_ranchhand: Q1 Ive found it beneficial to know ppl across the board. That way I can always get guidance where ever needed. #agchat
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nel1jack:
Q1 find a successful farmer who has turned their farm over to a family member and pick their brain #agchat
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agchat:
RT @sdsoybean: Q1: Dont forget to take advantage of the commodity group associations and councils. Theyre working for you! #agchat
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kmrivard:
;) RT @mpaynknoper: Q1 I might note that it serves young ppl well to find an older person they can help. Mentoring can go both ways! #agchat
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KaptinKnapton:
Q1 There should really just be a variety of connections. Nothing specific, everyone that you make could come in handy. #agchat
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lorenkoeman:
A good management consultant? A bit self serving..lol Q1 What professional connections should every young #Ag producer have? #agchat
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MarieB41:
Q1 Banker, Industry reps i.e. Farm Bureau officers, Commodity groups officers, Brokers, #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q1 And don't forget all the connections on Twitter! Approach things professionally & people help you professionally! #agchat
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KaptinKnapton:
Q1 - Extension officers as a start. A specialist in their area of focus is great too. Someone who is well known in the industry. #agchat
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markrose14:
Q1 surround yourself with a team of advisors that keeps your farm objectives in mind. Synergy is key! #agchat
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MarieB41:
Q1 all professional connections are valuable some may have more immediate benefits than others #agchat
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mpaynknoper:
Q1 Make genuine connections in natural way. Truth be told, I hate walking into room of people I don't know til find common interests #agchat
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ezweber:
Yes!! RT @sdsoybean: Q1: Dont forget to take advantage of the commodity group associations and councils. Theyre working for you! #agchat
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farmeditor:
Q1 My work as a farm editor intro'd me to a bevy of experts. I'm really lucky. #agchat
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agchat:
RT @KaptinKnapton Q1 There should really just be variety of connections. Nothing specific-everyone that you make could come in handy #agchat
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ag4front:
RT @JPlovesCOTTON: Q1 And don't forget all the connections on Twitter! Approach things professionally & people help you professionally! #agchat
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crystalcattle:
Q1 I think knowing a lot of people is great, but make sure you are really getting to know people. Quality not quantity. #agchat
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lorenkoeman:
Connections in the busn world outside ag. Engage a board of advisors! Q1 What pro connections should every young #Ag producer have? #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON:
Q1 Remember you can have different mentors for different skills, job interests, etc! Diversity rocks! #agchat
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dieterschwarz:
Q1: Agree, keep in touch with your University friends, they will make the best network for you. #agchat
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wagfarms:
RT @crystalcattle: Q1 I think knowing a lot of people is grt, but make sure u r really getting 2 know people. Quality not quantity. #agchat
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kmrivard:
Q1 Be sincere when you make the connections. Be yourself. Sometimes being yourself can get you jobs and lasting connections. :) #agchat
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agchat:
Q2 is now up, so Q1 is closed. Keep up the great convo! #agchat
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NYFEA:
RT @kmrivard: Q1 Be sincere when you make the connections. Be yourself. Sometimes being yourself can get you jobs and lasting connections. :) #agchat
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waynekblack:
Anyone w/ money ;) RT @Agridome Q1 For young people in Canada a connection with FCC would be good, otherwise the banker is good #agchat
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CAFarmersDtr:
Q1 Oops, caught that after I hit update! Keep "sharpening the saw" by pursuing CE opportunities. Learn new things, meet new people. #agchat
agchat: Q1 (via @CariRincker) What professional connections should every young #Ag producer have? #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q1 (via @CariRincker) What professional connections should every young #Ag producer have? #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q1 (via @CariRincker) What professional connections should every young #Ag producer have? #agchat
AnnaGiannini: RT @armessing: RT @agchat: Q1 (via @CariRincker) What professional connections should every young #Ag producer have? #agchat
AR_ranchhand: Q1 Always been told its good to surround yourself with good ppl. So know ppl who you see as being successful. #agchat #agchat
crystalcattle: Q1 I think it is important to have connections from pasture to plate #agchat
SlowMoneyFarm: Q1 peers within the area of interest; accountant, ag lawyer #agchat
CAFarmersDtr: Q1 An affiliation with a professional organization for networking/resources. #agchat
McLerranMD: Q1 a accountant, a banker, their local agriculture board members #agchat
weedgirl24: Q1 the following from an area outside of their own... agronomist, retailer, chem rep, extension, ag communicator, political connect #agchat
ZTags: RT @AR_ranchhand: Q1 Always been told its good to surround yourself with good ppl. So know ppl who you see as being successful. #agchat #agchat
kathrynshallen: Q1 someone in communications... of any kind #agchat
brandibuzzard: Q1 I think we shld have connxtions w/ peers, mentors, authority fig.s & those on other side of the fence in terms of our opinions. #agchat
KaptinKnapton: Q1 There should really just be a variety of connections. Nothing specific, everyone that you make could come in handy. #agchat
J_Gillespie: RT @agchat: RT @AnnaGiannini: Q1 I think its important to network everywhere you go!Diversity isnt bad thing! U never no how world connected! #agchat
lorenkoeman: A good management consultant? A bit self serving..lol Q1 What professional connections should every young #Ag producer have? #agchat
AllianceTire: I use bump:) Q1 #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: Q1 And don't forget all the connections on Twitter! Approach things professionally & people help you professionally! #agchat
markrose14: Q1 surround yourself with a team of advisors that keeps your farm objectives in mind. Synergy is key! #agchat
farmeditor: Q1 My work as a farm editor intro'd me to a bevy of experts. I'm really lucky. #agchat
ag4front: RT @JPlovesCOTTON: Q1 And don't forget all the connections on Twitter! Approach things professionally & people help you professionally! #agchat
dieterschwarz: Q1: Agree, keep in touch with your University friends, they will make the best network for you. #agchat
ranchwife4life: RT @mpaynknoper: Q1 Make genuine connections. Truth be told,I hate walking into room of people I dont know til find common interests #agchat
waynekblack: Anyone w/ money ;) RT @Agridome Q1 For young people in Canada a connection with FCC would be good, otherwise the banker is good #agchat