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Take a read of this Farmers Weekly article from last week by Phil Weir, 2020 Nuffield Scholar. Phil makes the argument for a new industry-wide strategy and new ways to work together, "Great teams don't worry about the referee, they work together to achieve a goal." Supporting this is The Common Ground report from KPMG and Rural Leaders' strategic partners AGMARDT. Link to report is in the article below. https://lnkd.in/gfrv23aF

Bravo Waitrose & Partners - this is exactly the sort of leadership and value chain collaboration the world, and ag/food sector in particular, needs. A great model for others to follow and so exciting to think of the potential application to sectors like apparel. This sort of initiative shows recognition that we - customers, suppliers, society and the environment - are all dependent on each other. https://lnkd.in/eBsEDNge #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativebusiness #regenerativebynature

Take a deeper dive with us into IFPA's case study on NatureSweet's commitments to #sustainability, leadership, and their mission to transform the lives of ag workers through socially responsible initiatives: https://lnkd.in/eDScDQX7

Large, small, organic, conventional – there are plenty of distinctions in dairy that can set producers up for competition.?At the Northeast Dairy Innovation Summit, we’re doing something different. Join Maureen Ballatori of Agency 29, Laura Hardie of The Red Barn Writer, and Alison Kosakowski Conant of CRA | Admired Leadership in a plenary session identifying what we share in common across the Northeast dairy sector, and why it’s essential to lift up our common goals and contributions to the regional food system. Learn more about their session and register here: https://lnkd.in/eiWzhe-w #dairyinnovation #dairyindustry #dairyinnovationsummit

Check out my latest Farm Progress column on the importance of #Farmer leaders in in #Agriculture. Below is a quick summary for those TLDRers among you. A link to the full article is below the summary. ?? Innovative Networking and Learning Opportunities: #CommodityClassic in Houston was not only a showcase for state-of-the-art agricultural equipment but also a prime networking event, featuring organizations like National Sorghum Producers and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program. This gathering provides an invaluable platform for agriculture professionals to connect and share insights. ?? Spotlight on Farmer Leaders: This year's event highlighted (to me at least!) the essential role of farmer leaders, with notable speeches from industry representatives. Leaders like Craig Meeker, chairman of National Sorghum Producers, demonstrated the significant impact of having farmers who lead and advocate for the industry. ?? Call to Action for Emerging Leaders: Aspiring sorghum farmer leaders are encouraged to apply for Leadership Sorghum Class VII. This initiative is crucial for bringing fresh perspectives and leadership into the sorghum industry. Applications are open until September 13, providing a unique opportunity for farmers to step up and make a difference. #AgricultureLeadership #SorghumIndustry #FarmerVoices #AgricultureInnovation https://lnkd.in/gpDFHcyv

Leaders are transparent and always looking for ways to be a positive influence on their team.

“In my experience, organisations where those without vision occupy authority positions have a higher risk of falling into the quagmire of mission creep, intellectual stasis, innovative atrophy, and ultimately, irrelevance." Our advisory board member, Dr Debisi Araba on why we need more people of vision for food systems transformation. To counteract this, he suggests, it is important for organisations to be clear minded about the role institutional culture plays in curating the enabling environment for people of vision and visionaries to thrive. This is the core challenge of exercising leadership in food systems transformation; the ability to articulate the difficult realities we face, and then to inspire and have the humility and nous to afford the people of vision and the visionaries the environment to maximise their potential, while ensuring that everyone is carried along. A timely piece even as we take part in the African Food Systems Forum 2024 and collectively reflect on what visionary leadership in food systems is and its potential ???? https://buff.ly/3Z68URF These are some of the discussions we’ll be having at our #AFSForum2024 side event on Thursday. Have you registered yet? https://buff.ly/4dFpITX Wasafiri Alex Rees Joost Guijt Claudia Piacenza Brenda Mareri Anysie Ishimwe

Darrel Monette’s approach to farm management is all about building a strong team from within. By training his crew to think like farm owners, he’s preparing them to lead. It’s a fresh perspective on leadership in agriculture, a forward-thinking strategy that’s setting the next generation up for success. Give them the tools, give them the trust, and let them lead. https://lnkd.in/gMCVFCq6

Purpose-centered leadership in action, well done Russell Diez-Canseco and the Vital Farms team! "This acknowledgment isn't about me—it's about the holistic impact Vital Farms’ entire stakeholder community is making toward our purpose to improve the lives of people, animals, and the planet through food. We thank Big Path Capital for sharing our mindset that business can and should serve a purpose to create long-term value for stakeholders. We hope together we can inspire others to foster capitalism as a force for good." - Russell Diez-Canseco, President & CEO, Vital Farms. #purposedrivenbusiness #sustainablebusiness #impactinvesting

What can the food movement teach other systems leaders? “The food system presents a special case when it comes to leadership: Not only is a special type of systems leadership—food systems leadership—possible, requiring distinctive structures and skills, but it presents a unique opportunity for increasing civic engagement across society. … ? “The food movement has been instrumental in creating awareness about how this complicated system works, and how to create change within complex systems. This means the food system, and food systems leadership in particular, can provide a template and launchpad for stakeholder engagement in other systemic domains, like health care, education, and energy.” Nessa Richman, executive director of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council and an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences, shares five key food systems leadership practices to nourish systems change.