Creating and Sustaining a Strong Farm Culture

Why Farm Culture Matters

A strong farm culture is what keeps your team united, productive, and resilient in challenging times. It sets the tone for behavior, improves teamwork, and ensures better animal care—even under pressure.

1. Define and Test Your Culture

Start by clearly defining what a strong culture means to you: shared values, open communication, and mutual respect. Then, observe how your team reacts in difficult situations. Culture shows its true strength when tested.

2. Être leader, comme être agriculteur

Le bon leadership ressemble à l’agriculture :

• Placez chacun à la bonne place, comme une graine dans un sol fertile.
• Nourrissez régulièrement la motivation de l’équipe.
• Protégez les idées neuves et les nouveaux employés.
• Supprimez rapidement les comportements nuisibles.

3. Embrace Seasonal Cycles

Farms naturally go through high and low phases. Plan for them. Focus on long-term growth and stay adaptable to external challenges like regulations, weather, or price shifts.

4. Build and Keep a Strong Team

A people-first culture attracts and retains the right people:

• Prioritize well-being and professional growth.
• Offer clear roles, recognition, and development opportunities.
• Reduce turnover with consistent communication and respect.

5. Emotional Intelligence Is a Real Asset

Good leaders listen, show empathy, and guide with encouragement— not criticism. Emotional intelligence builds trust, and trust fuels performance.

6. Easy Culture-Building Actions

• Hold short team check-ins regularly.
• Pair new hires with experienced mentors.
• Encourage open feedback and ideas.
• Invest in skills and leadership training.