Latest News From Sara Schafer

Set Micro Goals to Accomplish Big Dreams in 2023
Set Micro Goals to Accomplish Big Dreams in 2023

Instead of writing down these big audacious goals, Jon Acuff, an entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author, has better advice: Set micro goals. 

clock_time
Use 15 Minutes of Focus to Super-Charge Your Practice

The poet Ovid said, “Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.” This quote perfectly encompasses a key in business success: small habits done repeatedly truly do add up.

Mobile Veterinary Clinic is the Cornerstone for Young Couple's Agricultural Endeavors
Mobile Veterinary Clinic is the Cornerstone for Young Couple's Agricultural Endeavors

Brendan and Elaine Martin's clinic, Valley Herd Health, just celebrated its seventh birthday. The business has grown steadily due to a key focus on customer service. They also have two additional agri-businesses. 

July Farm Country Forecast: Hot Like a Firecracker
July Farm Country Forecast: Hot Like a Firecracker

Unfortunately, the heat, humidity and dry conditions of early summer look to extend into the next few months. 

How to Calculate Your Personal Inflation Rate
How to Calculate Your Personal Inflation Rate

See how rising costs impact you and your family.

Lead the Way in these Uncertain Times
Lead the Way in these Uncertain Times

Step up, communicate and solve problems for your business, your clients and your staff.

Horizon Award Honors Husband-and-Wife Team for Their Drive and Focus
Horizon Award Honors Husband-and-Wife Team for Their Drive and Focus

Congratulations to Martin Angus, the 2022 recipient of the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon Award. Take a virtual trip to their diversified operation nestled in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.

Come On In: The Ocean Temperatures Are Hot
Come On In: The Ocean Temperatures Are Hot

Last year was hot. It was so hot, 2021 now holds the record for the hottest ocean temperatures ever.

Pasture to Plate: A Culture-Driven Beef Business
Pasture to Plate: A Culture-Driven Beef Business

The Ducheneaux family reconnects consumers with their food source 

Let’s Talk Turkey: Fun Facts to Spread the Story of Agriculture
Let’s Talk Turkey: Fun Facts to Spread the Story of Agriculture

As the frantic pace of harvest winds down, we can reflect on another season of abundant effort.

Make Mentoring a Priority for Your Practice
Make Mentoring a Priority for Your Practice

Every business leader needs at least two mentors, according to Jon Acuff, an entrepreneur, speaker and author of five best-selling books.

Nominate the Nation's Best Female Farmer & Bovine Veterinarian
Nominate the Nation's Best Female Farmer & Bovine Veterinarian

Know an outstanding bovine veterinarian who’s also an amazing farmer? Nominate her for the 2022 Executive Women in Agriculture Trailblazer Award.

See the Agenda for the Aug. 23 Illinois Farm Journal Field Day Event
See the Agenda for the Aug. 23 Illinois Farm Journal Field Day Event

It’s almost time for the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day events! First up is Whiskey Acres, a seed-to-spirit operation.

Choose Your Farm Journal Field Days Experience
Choose Your Farm Journal Field Days Experience

In 2021, you have the choice to join #FJFieldDays in person or online. Join us at a location near you or login online to find educational content, industry insights and more.

Grade Your Management IQ
Grade Your Management IQ

Strategic management for your business is about anticipating, adapting to, driving and capitalizing on change, says Danny Klinefelter, Texas A&M University professor emeritus.

See the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day Agendas
See the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day Agendas

In 2021, you have the choice to join Farm Journal Field Days in person or online.

Why Should You Attend the 2021 Farm Journal Field Days?
Why Should You Attend the 2021 Farm Journal Field Days?

Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 23–27. Here’s an overview of the fun ahead.

How To Conduct 'Stay Meetings' With Your Employees
How To Conduct 'Stay Meetings' With Your Employees

A ‘stay meeting’ gives managers and employees the opportunity to continue looking at ways to improve rather than focusing on what was done wrong or poorly in the past year.

7 Reasons Your Best Employees Quit
7 Reasons Your Best Employees Quit

Learn how to avoid these frustrating and deal-breaking mistakes.

Thanksgiving may look different in 2020, but farmers are still the focus.
Let’s Talk Turkey, Thanksgiving and Traditions

Thanksgiving may look different in 2020, but farmers are still the focus.

Avoid the commingling muddle when it comes to your profits and expenses.
Understand How Personal And Business Credit Intersect

Avoid the commingling muddle when it comes to your profits and expenses.

Farm Journal invites you to join producers from across America at this free event at #FJFieldDays, a virtual extravaganza.
New ‘Field Day’ Program For Livestock Producers, Industry Members

Farm Journal invites you to join producers from across America at this free event at #FJFieldDays, a virtual extravaganza.

Farmers are quickly adapting to COVID-19 challenges so their products can safely and efficiently travel from farm to the hands of consumers.
5 Ways COVID-19 Has Transformed the Food Supply Chain

Here are just a few of the ways COVID-19 is recasting the supply chain.