Dig In Finances Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/dig-in-finances-31bbbbfb-19e0-43d8-b05b-798182272bd1 Host Amber Roberts interviews agriculturalists on the lastest farm finance issues and provides farmers will small actions they can take that lead to impactful financial changes. © 2020 Regents of the University of Minnesota 52c69dc8-ca11-58e6-8b36-e2d9fc13bba4 yes Impactful Farm Financial Changes en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:08:44 -0600 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:38:33 -0500 https://diginfinances.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistor.fm/jjfZeED4NUzu4rbNM6GbLmUGo8J42WB_FQRDrC0ugPg/rs:fill:3000:3000:1/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzMzI0LzE1OTc0/MjEwMjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Dig In Finances https://diginfinances.transistor.fm/ episodic University of Minnesota Extension Host Amber Roberts interviews agriculturalists on the lastest farm finance issues and provides farmers will small actions they can take that lead to impactful financial changes. Host Amber Roberts interviews agriculturalists on the lastest farm finance issues and provides farmers will small actions they can take that lead to impactful financial changes.. farm finance, agribusiness management, Extension Ag Business Management No No Farm Culture 14 14 Farm Culture full 688b7300-0669-4e9f-abbe-e09726eb44e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b531d0e2 Episode 14 Transcript

Episode Content:
01:25 - Farm and Personal Culture
04:26 - Core Values
05:44 - Vision and Mission Statement
12:28 - Components of Culture

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Episode Content:
01:25 - Farm and Personal Culture
04:26 - Core Values
05:44 - Vision and Mission Statement
12:28 - Components of Culture

]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:39:22 -0500 Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky 825 "Employees in every organization, and at every level, need to know that at the heart of what they do is something grand and inspirational." - Patrick Lencioni. In this podcast, Nathan Hulinsky will share how farms can use their values and vision to shape a farm culture that inspires and motivates employees while valuing the differences in personal culture. "Employees in every organization, and at every level, need to know that at the heart of what they do is something grand and inspirational." - Patrick Lencioni. In this podcast, Nathan Hulinsky will share how farms can use their values and vision to shape farm culture, farm management, farm supervision No Employee Handbooks 13 13 Employee Handbooks full caebae4c-a238-4429-9336-e09be88df4ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b7796e1 Episode 13 Transcript

Episode Content:
01:25 - Employee Handbook Basics
03:16 - Migitating Risk with Handbooks
04:25 - What to Include in the Handbook
06:11 - Policies vs Procedures
08:04 - Handbook Sections
09:50 - Whose your Handbook Audience?
13:18 - Job Descriptions



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Episode Content:
01:25 - Employee Handbook Basics
03:16 - Migitating Risk with Handbooks
04:25 - What to Include in the Handbook
06:11 - Policies vs Procedures
08:04 - Handbook Sections
09:50 - Whose your Handbook Audience?
13:18 - Job Descriptions



]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:59:34 -0500 Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky 1094 As your farm grows from a sole proprietorship to having many employees. It's time to start thinking about writing down your farm's policies and procedures. This is where an employee handbook comes in. In this podcast, Nathan Hulinsky will share why employee handbooks are important, how they can help legally protect you, and will provide some guidance on how to begin writing an employee handbook for your farm. As your farm grows from a sole proprietorship to having many employees. It's time to start thinking about writing down your farm's policies and procedures. This is where an employee handbook comes in. In this podcast, Nathan Hulinsky will share why employ employee handbook, farm finance, farm employees, No From Recruiting to Onboarding 12 12 From Recruiting to Onboarding full 2a59b3db-9bcf-4651-b253-ef06c9635350 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39575eb2 Episode 12 Transcript

Episode Content:
01:27 - Quantity of Applicants
03:41 - Quality of Applicants
05:34 - Spillover Effects
07:13 - Interview Process
09:38 - Interview Questions
12:39 - Reference Checks
13:12 - Hiring 
14:20 - Onboarding

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Episode Content:
01:27 - Quantity of Applicants
03:41 - Quality of Applicants
05:34 - Spillover Effects
07:13 - Interview Process
09:38 - Interview Questions
12:39 - Reference Checks
13:12 - Hiring 
14:20 - Onboarding

]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:56:22 -0500 Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky 939 A lot happens between when you start recruiting applicants for a position and onboarding your farm's new hire. In this episode, Nathan Hulinsky will take you through practical tips for recruiting a number of qualified applicants, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. A lot happens between when you start recruiting applicants for a position and onboarding your farm's new hire. In this episode, Nathan Hulinsky will take you through practical tips for recruiting a number of qualified applicants, interviewing, hiring, and Hiring, Supervision, Onboarding, Interview, Recruiting No We’re Hiring: Advertising Your Farm’s Position 11 11 We’re Hiring: Advertising Your Farm’s Position full 1fd0b872-c8c3-4318-8502-8888d79671a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adcb7b32 Episode 11 Transcript

Episode Content:

  • 01:55 - Hiring Strategies
  • 02:45 -Advertising Job Descriptions
  • 07:03 - Finding the Right Employee
  • 08:36 - Resources for Finding Recruits
  • 11:00 - Outlets for Advertising Positions
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Episode Content:

  • 01:55 - Hiring Strategies
  • 02:45 -Advertising Job Descriptions
  • 07:03 - Finding the Right Employee
  • 08:36 - Resources for Finding Recruits
  • 11:00 - Outlets for Advertising Positions
]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:11:43 -0500 Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky 818 The days of only placing a 'Help Wanted' Ad in the newspaper to find qualified recruits are behind us. In this episode, Nathan Hulinsky will share strategies and resources for effectively advertising your farm's position. The days of only placing a 'Help Wanted' Ad in the newspaper to find qualified recruits are behind us. In this episode, Nathan Hulinsky will share strategies and resources for effectively advertising your farm's position. farm finance, recruitment, advertising positions No Quality Employee Feedback 10 10 Quality Employee Feedback full d07fe2c0-50a9-4bef-98cf-479b092a5f33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/55d4fc74 Episode 10 Transcript

Episode Content:
02:06 - Herzberg's Factors of Motivation
04:13 - Providing Quality Feedback
05:09 - Why Do We Give Positive feedback?
06:20 - How to Provide Quality Positive Feedback
07:10 - Redirective and Negative Feedback
08:20 - Giving Redirective Feedback, an Example
09:05 - Giving Negative Feedback, an Example
09:50 - When to use Redirection vs Negative Feedback?

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Episode Content:
02:06 - Herzberg's Factors of Motivation
04:13 - Providing Quality Feedback
05:09 - Why Do We Give Positive feedback?
06:20 - How to Provide Quality Positive Feedback
07:10 - Redirective and Negative Feedback
08:20 - Giving Redirective Feedback, an Example
09:05 - Giving Negative Feedback, an Example
09:50 - When to use Redirection vs Negative Feedback?

]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:10:08 -0500 Amber Roberts Amber Roberts 744 Providing employees with concise feedback can be the difference between being 'that farm' that every farmhand in the county wants to work at and employees being unsatisfied with their work. Quality feedback increases the sense of recognition that employees have and is a primary factor of job satisfaction. In this podcast, we will teach how to effectively use positive, redirective, and negative feedback. Providing employees with concise feedback can be the difference between being 'that farm' that every farmhand in the county wants to work at and employees being unsatisfied with their work. Quality feedback increases the sense of recognition that employee Farm finance, feedback, employee feedback, farm management No Two Questions Every Farm Employee Has 9 9 Two Questions Every Farm Employee Has full 6e1b27e6-f483-4201-9915-606bd58b873d https://share.transistor.fm/s/17897ed4 Episode 9 Transcript

Episode Content:

  • 01:31 - 2 Questions of all Employees
  • 04:26 - Implementing Measurements for Employee Expectations
  • 06:00 - Measurement Examples
  • 08:27 - Clarity for Employee Expectations


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Episode Content:

  • 01:31 - 2 Questions of all Employees
  • 04:26 - Implementing Measurements for Employee Expectations
  • 06:00 - Measurement Examples
  • 08:27 - Clarity for Employee Expectations


]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:10:03 -0500 Amber Roberts, Nathan Hylinsky Amber Roberts, Nathan Hylinsky 603 Every farm employee needs two questions answered: what performance is expected of me and am I meeting expectations? In this episode, Nathan Hulinsky will share how we farms can implement different types of measurements to answer these employee questions. Every farm employee needs two questions answered: what performance is expected of me and am I meeting expectations? In this episode, Nathan Hulinsky will share how we farms can implement different types of measurements to answer these employee questions. farm finance, farm management, employee management, employee engagement No Leadership on the Farm 8 8 Leadership on the Farm full 5a6d9745-b52f-4b88-a0c8-11c37a3ac090 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8f6d5b7 Episode 8 Transcript

Episode Content:

  • 00:52 - What makes a leader?
  • 04:56 - Six Leadership Styles
  • 06:18 - Coercive Leadership
  • 07:43 - Authorative Leadership
  • 08:31 - Affliative Leadership
  • 09:42 - Democratic Leadership
  • 10:41 - Pacesetting Leadership
  • 11:42 - Coaching Leadership
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Episode Content:

  • 00:52 - What makes a leader?
  • 04:56 - Six Leadership Styles
  • 06:18 - Coercive Leadership
  • 07:43 - Authorative Leadership
  • 08:31 - Affliative Leadership
  • 09:42 - Democratic Leadership
  • 10:41 - Pacesetting Leadership
  • 11:42 - Coaching Leadership
]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:33:20 -0500 University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension 897 Great farms and businesses, required both management and leadership. What kind of leader do you want to be? We'll discuss the six types of leadership (coercive, authoritative, affiliative, democratic, pacesetting, and coaching) and how they can be used on the farm. Great farms and businesses, required both management and leadership. What kind of leader do you want to be? We'll discuss the six types of leadership (coercive, authoritative, affiliative, democratic, pacesetting, and coaching) and how they can be used on farm leadership, farm management, labor management, No Finding Your Communication Style 7 7 Finding Your Communication Style full c920a0a4-f3bf-424f-93c8-a6dce3774122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04a1625f Episode 7 Transcript

Communication Questionnaire

Episode Content:
02:58 - Action Communication Style
04:00 - Process Communication Style
05:29 - People Communication Style
07:08 - Idea Communication Style

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Communication Questionnaire

Episode Content:
02:58 - Action Communication Style
04:00 - Process Communication Style
05:29 - People Communication Style
07:08 - Idea Communication Style

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:29:37 -0500 Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky 689 Learn about the four different communication styles (Action, Process, People, Idea) and identify the impact your personal style has on your relationships with farm employees. Learn about the four different communication styles (Action, Process, People, Idea) and identify the impact your personal style has on your relationships with farm employees. farm communication, labor management, communication style No Effective Communication on the Farm 6 6 Effective Communication on the Farm full 997f1c81-9bde-49d1-aea4-ac2ef4990bcb https://share.transistor.fm/s/56ad62d3 Episode 6 Transcript

Episode Content:
00:45 - Communication Statistics
03:10 - Improving Relationships with Communication 
07:06 - Effective Communicators Treat Others Well
08:02 - Communication through Text Message
10:05  - Setting Expectations and Boundaries

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Episode Content:
00:45 - Communication Statistics
03:10 - Improving Relationships with Communication 
07:06 - Effective Communicators Treat Others Well
08:02 - Communication through Text Message
10:05  - Setting Expectations and Boundaries

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:08:39 -0500 Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky 789 Why does communication matter? We spend more than 70% of the time we are awake engaged in some form of communication. Learn how to build mutual trust and improve relationships with effective communication. Why does communication matter? We spend more than 70% of the time we are awake engaged in some form of communication. Learn how to build mutual trust and improve relationships with effective communication. farm supervisor, farm management, communication, No The Art of Active Listening 5 5 The Art of Active Listening full 1b19f555-ee30-48f7-b103-92431002d3ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b81c540 Transcript of Episode 5

Episode Content:
02:05 - Skills to becoming better listeners
04:42 - Exercise to Improve Active Listening
06:19 - Speaking and Listening Statistics 

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Episode Content:
02:05 - Skills to becoming better listeners
04:42 - Exercise to Improve Active Listening
06:19 - Speaking and Listening Statistics 

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:50:49 -0500 Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky Amber Roberts, Nathan Hulinsky 511 Active listening requires the listener to focus on both the speaker's message and underlying feelings. Extension Educator Nathan Hulinsky details how to improve your active listening skills to strengthen relationships with farm employees. Active listening requires the listener to focus on both the speaker's message and underlying feelings. Extension Educator Nathan Hulinsky details how to improve your active listening skills to strengthen relationships with farm employees. farm supervisor, labor management, communication, active listening No CFAP 2.0 3 3 CFAP 2.0 full 5e97eac5-e857-4ead-a816-80c9e20119c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a84d52cb With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been closely following agriculture legislative policies and their impact on Minnesota farmers.

Episode Highlights: 

  • 0:25 - Introduction to CFAP 2
  • 1:46 - How to Enroll 
  • 2:41 - Changes in Eligible Commodities
    • "So it's really important if you weren't eligible in CFAP1 to go back and relook to see if now, perhaps you are eligible."
  • 6:04 - Resources for Legislative Updates
  • 7:01 - Final Thoughts on CFAP 2
    • "I think it's just important to determine whether you are eligible and then to go through that process of getting signed up. As we continue to move through fall and this challenging time during COVID-19, I'm sure there will be other programs to keep an eye on as well."
]]> With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been closely following agriculture legislative policies and their impact on Minnesota farmers.

Episode Highlights: 

  • 0:25 - Introduction to CFAP 2
  • 1:46 - How to Enroll 
  • 2:41 - Changes in Eligible Commodities
    • "So it's really important if you weren't eligible in CFAP1 to go back and relook to see if now, perhaps you are eligible."
  • 6:04 - Resources for Legislative Updates
  • 7:01 - Final Thoughts on CFAP 2
    • "I think it's just important to determine whether you are eligible and then to go through that process of getting signed up. As we continue to move through fall and this challenging time during COVID-19, I'm sure there will be other programs to keep an eye on as well."
]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 02:11:58 -0500 University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension 462 With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been closely following agriculture legislative policies and their impact on Minnesota farmers. With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been farm finance, agribusiness management, No CFAP 2 3 3 CFAP 2 full 38cc4db3-1ec2-42b7-84df-55555b128ca5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95959220 With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been closely following agriculture legislative policies and their impact on Minnesota farmers.

Episode Highlights: 

  • 0:25 - Introduction to CFAP 2
  • 1:46 - How to Enroll 
  • 2:41 - Changes in Eligible Commodities
    • "So it's really important if you weren't eligible in CFAP1 to go back and relook to see if now, perhaps you are eligible."
  • 6:04 - Resources for Legislative Updates
  • 7:01 - Final Thoughts on CFAP 2
    • "I think it's just important to determine whether you are eligible and then to go through that process of getting signed up. As we continue to move through fall and this challenging time during COVID-19, I'm sure there will be other programs to keep an eye on as well."
]]> With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been closely following agriculture legislative policies and their impact on Minnesota farmers.

Episode Highlights: 

  • 0:25 - Introduction to CFAP 2
  • 1:46 - How to Enroll 
  • 2:41 - Changes in Eligible Commodities
    • "So it's really important if you weren't eligible in CFAP1 to go back and relook to see if now, perhaps you are eligible."
  • 6:04 - Resources for Legislative Updates
  • 7:01 - Final Thoughts on CFAP 2
    • "I think it's just important to determine whether you are eligible and then to go through that process of getting signed up. As we continue to move through fall and this challenging time during COVID-19, I'm sure there will be other programs to keep an eye on as well."
]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 01:57:04 -0500 University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension 462 With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been closely following agriculture legislative policies and their impact on Minnesota farmers. With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been farm finance, agribusiness management, No Impactful Farm Financial Changes 3 3 Impactful Farm Financial Changes trailer 136e9f01-0bdb-43b9-b1af-119967c921e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de80c544 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:04:30 -0500 Amber Roberts Amber Roberts 220 Host Amber Roberts interviews agriculture industry experts and farmers on the lastest farm finance issues. Empowering farmers to dig into thier farm's finances resulting in small, actionable steps that lead to real financial changes for your farm's operation. Host Amber Roberts interviews agriculture industry experts and farmers on the lastest farm finance issues. Empowering farmers to dig into thier farm's finances resulting in small, actionable steps that lead to real financial changes for your farm's operat farm finance, agribusiness management, No Farm Direct Minnesota 2 2 Farm Direct Minnesota full c971b957-1986-44fd-afe9-ea1cfaa28f43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/435afd34 Episode Highlights:

  • 00:54 - Farm Direct Minnesota Beginnings
  • 03:07 - The Impact on Farmers and Consumers
  • 05:09 - How to Join
    • "How does a farmer put their product on Farm Direct Minnesota? First of all, they just have to ask to join the site."
  • 07:12 - Direct Marketing Advice
  • 09:45 - Long-term Sustainability of Direct Marketing
    • "I've had consumers say to me, I will always do this. I will never go back to the big box store to buy my meat."
]]> Episode Highlights:

  • 00:54 - Farm Direct Minnesota Beginnings
  • 03:07 - The Impact on Farmers and Consumers
  • 05:09 - How to Join
    • "How does a farmer put their product on Farm Direct Minnesota? First of all, they just have to ask to join the site."
  • 07:12 - Direct Marketing Advice
  • 09:45 - Long-term Sustainability of Direct Marketing
    • "I've had consumers say to me, I will always do this. I will never go back to the big box store to buy my meat."
]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:19:30 -0500 Amber Roberts Amber Roberts 755 Sazzy Calhoun, the founder of Farm Direct Minnesota, shares her story of creating a direct marketing network that has connected more than 450 farmers with nearly 50,000 Minnesota consumers. She shares tips for direct marketing and the success stories of farmers who have joined Farm Direct Minnesota's free Facebook page and an online farm directory. Sazzy Calhoun, the founder of Farm Direct Minnesota, shares her story of creating a direct marketing network that has connected more than 450 farmers with nearly 50,000 Minnesota consumers. She shares tips for direct marketing and the success stories of f Direct Marketing, Minnesota farms No