Rural Route Chat with Dr. Dave Kohl
The Rural Route Chat features Dr. Dave Kohl, an expert in the agricultural industry, who provides valuable insights and answers to pressing questions from today's farmers. Listeners can gain expert tips and advice to stay informed and improve their business success.
Golden Nuggets (4m:13s)
Covered in this episode:
- Family Business and Management: The talk emphasizes that in family businesses, older generations need to give younger ones the opportunity to take on management roles to grow their skills and be accountable for decisions.
- Long-Term Thinking and Financial Management: It advises thinking in decades when buying land and building up cash reserves to handle economic ups and downs.
Dr. Dave Kohl is an academic Hall of Famer in the College of Agriculture at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Dr. Kohl has keen insight into the agriculture industry gained through extensive travel, research, and involvement in ag businesses. He has traveled over 10 million miles; conducted more than 7,000 presentations; and published more than 2,500 articles in his career. Dr. Kohl’s wisdom and engagement with all levels of the industry provide a unique perspective into future trends.