So now what?

[parsley]

Two items to begin with:

1.Contract information is a good start.

Writing customized contracts charliep.

The lawyer in the family writes them...huge deals and little ones..

Farmers need to tarhget and specialize

2. Mindset change. Appreciation of our buyers and recognizing them as partners and not enemies, IS THE MOST ESSENTIAL STEP!

Parsley

[charliep]

The ideas for my posting come from page 4 of the March 29 western producer. Why isn't this type of discussion occuring in the barley industry? Are we doing some of the things Parsley is talking about?

[parsley]

There will be some very positive happenings from the barley industry in the very near future, you can bet.

I find barley growers very proactive, and are well salted with organizational skills.


Parsley

[parsley]

I think calling some of the key players is like introducing yourself, charliep, rather like saying, hey,hi, I've heard of you and I wouldn't mind having coffee with you to exchange ideas!

Industry players are no different than farmers. It's good to build relationships.

Have you ever had a call out of the blue from a farmer, charliep? It would probably leave you speechless, right?

Parsley

[wd9]

So rockpile, what is your vision for the future for barley?