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Apr 16, 2024 • 32min

344: Why Your Farm or Family Business NEEDS to Think About Succession Planning

Kevin Bearley is a Principle at Pinion and partners with business owners to create sophisticated income and tax solutions that include structuring organizations, transitioning businesses, and maximizing tax benefits at present and into the future. Kevin navigates complex family dynamics and advises family business owners that fair doesn’t always mean equal. When putting together estate plans, he focuses on ensuring operating assets and cash flow are accessible to on-farm heirs for long-term, prosperous farm operations, while also providing a monetary benefit to other off-farm heirs. Kevin Bearley listens closely to family business goals and develops financial strategies so the family business will survive and thrive in future generations. — This episode is presented by Pinion. Learn more HERE. — Links Pinion Website Join the Co-op
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Apr 9, 2024 • 20min

343: Acre Insights - Our World Agri-Tech Takeaways (Plus the Best Marketing Hack of the Show)

Did you miss World Agri-Tech in SF last month? Do not fret, because Tim and Tyler break it all down for you with their takeaways from attending the show. — This episode is presented by Pinion. Learn more HERE. — Links World Agri-Tech Join the Co-op
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Apr 2, 2024 • 31min

342: Produce Pay's New CEO on Disrupting the Retail Pricing Model

Pat McCullough is the CEO of ProducePay, the marketplace transforming the global produce industry into a more connected and sustainable supply chain. Prior to being appointed CEO in January, Pat served as a board member and advisor to ProducePay for two years. An esteemed global business leader, McCullough brings to this role more than 25 years of corporate experience and deep expertise in international business development, structuring and joint ventures from leadership positions held at startups and Fortune 500 companies such as Ford Motor Company, Berkshire Hathaway and Just Energy. — This episode is presented by Pinion. Learn more HERE. — Links Produce Pay Website Join the Co-op
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Mar 26, 2024 • 37min

341: The Food Manufacturing Guy on Challenges of CPG, Ingredient Confusion, and Anonymous X Accounts

The Food Manufacturing Guy is a food manufacturing CEO with extensive experience in vertically integrating a food brand. He also has built a following on X for spicy takes on the food industry while keeping his account anonymous. Tune in for his first ever podcast interview where we dive into some of his takes. — This episode is presented by Pinion. Learn more HERE. — Links The Food Manufacturing Guy on X Join the Co-op
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Mar 19, 2024 • 29min

340: M&A, AI, Electrification & More with Marc Kermisch, the Global Chief Digital and Information Officer of CNH Industrial

Marc Kermisch, the Global Chief Digital and Information Officer at CNH Industrial, discusses the future of agriculture through innovative technology. He highlights the unique challenges facing the battery industry in agriculture compared to automotive. The conversation delves into the navigational strategies of ag tech companies, from acquisitions to internal development. Electrification and AI are pivotal, as Kermisch illustrates how electric tractors and machine learning are set to transform farming practices. The potential of autonomous farming and humanoid robots draws a vision of agriculture’s tech-rich future.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 28min

339: How Syngenta is Thinking About The Future of Agriculture with Feroz Sheik

Feroz Sheikh is an accomplished CTO, thought leader and an entrepreneur. He has founded and led multiple technology-driven ventures, raised VC funding and took them to successful M&A. He has worked philanthropically, making education accessible to 200 million children in India using digital technologies. He is currently focusing on driving digital transformation across agriculture globally as the CTO of Digital at Syngenta. — This episode is presented by Pinion. Learn more HERE. — Links Feroz on Linkedin Syngenta Website Join the Co-op
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Mar 8, 2024 • 27min

338: Maui Nui Venison - Strategy Series with Jack Richardson

Jack Richardson is kicking off a new and improved version of The Modern Acre newsletter. After starting his career in venture banking, Jack has spent the last five years in AgTech, first at a food waste startup and now in precision technology at an Ag OEM. He's spent most of his career in strategy roles where he's explored ways to make business models work. Outside of his specific roles, he's written about the space more broadly – you may have come across my prior writing on LinkedIn. In tandem with the contributing to the monthly newsletter, Jack will join us on the podcast every month to break down his latest research and dig into the strategy behind the company he's profiling. This month we dig into Maui Nui Venison. Check out the newsletter here. — This episode is presented by Pinion. Learn more HERE. — Links Subscribe to the newsletter! Jack on Linkedin Maui Nui Episode 7 Powers Blog Post 7 Powers Book Join our membership community
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Mar 5, 2024 • 35min

337: Ag Economics 101 - The Census and California Ag with Matt Woolf of Terrain Ag

Matt Woolf, Ph.D., is Terrain’s specialty crop analyst, focusing on tree nuts, fruits and vegetables. He is a native of California’s Central Valley, where his family grows almonds, pistachios and a variety of row crops. Matt has an extensive academic, teaching and research background in economics. He earned bachelor’s degrees in political science and economics, a master’s degree in international and development economics, and a Ph.D. in economics from the Australian National University. He has experience in economic modeling, macroeconomic analysis, data science techniques and their applications in agriculture. — This episode is presented by Pinion. Learn more HERE. — Links The Wonderful Company Episode Join the Co-op
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Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 7min

336: The Story of The Wonderful Company

Exploring the billion-dollar empire of The Wonderful Company owned by power couple Stewart and Lynda Resnick. From owning brands like POM and Fiji Water to being one of the largest farmland owners in the US. The podcast discusses early farming days, controversies surrounding water control, and the success of their various agricultural businesses. Also highlighted are their innovative marketing strategies, revenue, recent lawsuit, and Stewart's big personality.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 20min

335: Acre Insights - Are Things Getting Weird in AgTech and Farming Right Now?

On this edition of Acre Insights, Tim and Tyler do a quick check in on their reading competition. Then, they discuss how there are "really interesting vibes" happening in agtech right now as well as break down the news that Trinitas Farming in California filed for bankruptcy. Links: The Story of The Climate Corporation Traction Verity Habits of the Household Psychology of Money Rubies in the Orchard Tyler's wife Ruth's Book Recs Trinitas Farming Bankruptcy Become a Premium Subscriber Sponsor: This episode is presented by Local Line. Learn more HERE. Check out our interview with Cole.

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