They are skilled at negotiating deals. This ability to dicker, he adds, is important in saving money and running a successful operation. Farmers have generally good practices in human resources. They are often systematic and professional in the way they deal with employees. Policies and job descriptions are often written out.
Some farmers even provide handbooks for their workers.
Farmers are skilled at networking. They check with everybody and actively seek out information. As a result, farmers know the value of a dollar and how to use it to best advantage. Although the number of farmers sampled was small, the results were the same in nearly each case. The Lake Region Extension Roundup, sponsored by the NDSU Extension Service and various county crop improvement associations, will offer a variety of ag-related information on agricultural.