About this episode
The episode features Jolene Brown discussing financial strength and succession planning in agriculture.
Welcome back to another episode of the Western Ag Life Podcast—where we celebrate the people, stories, and lifestyle that define agriculture and the Western way of life. I’m your host, Paul Ramirez, and today’s conversation is one that hits home for every farmer, rancher, and ag family out there. We’re joined by Jolene Brown—a nationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in helping farm and ranch families navigate the tough conversations around business, finances, and succession planning. Jolene Brown is a walking-talking spokesperson and champion for the people of agriculture. She's a farmer in Eastern Iowa, contributor to Successful Farming magazine’s popular family business column, author of two great books and an inductee into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame. Her worldwide audiences appreciate her fun-filled spirit and valuable information. She's on a mission to share leading-edge best practices, appreciation, laughter and celebration to increase productivity, profitability and peace of mind In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it really takes to stay financially strong in agriculture—especially in today’s unpredictable markets. From managing risk and staying…
People in this episode
Host: Paul Ramirez
Guest: Jolene Brown
Topics covered
- agriculture
- business
- family dynamics
- financial planning
- succession planning
- risk management
Keywords
- agriculture
- financial planning
- family business
- risk management
- succession planning
- Jolene Brown
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Successful Farming
Places: Eastern Iowa
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