by Jan Johnson | Nov 13, 2019 | Farmer Insights
If we think of our childhood history lessons featuring those brave Pilgrims learning to farm with the help of local Native Americans, the legend of the American farmer and rancher is as old as our country – perhaps older. And actually, the Pilgrims only...
by Jan Johnson | Aug 29, 2017 | Product Development
“Do [you] feel lucky? Well, do ya’, punk?” These may be the most famous words Clint Eastwood – as Dirty Harry – has ever spoken. Certainly these words are recognized by an entire generation or two. Sometimes, I imagine that his voice is...
by Jan Johnson | Apr 25, 2017 | Blog, Customer Engagement
We continue to explore Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in relationship to the farmer’s perception. How do farmers and other outdoor entrepreneurs build trust with their suppliers? What does love and belonging look like to a farmer when doing business? As with...
by Jan Johnson | Jan 30, 2017 | Consumer Research, Featured
Natural Gifts Influence a Farmer’s Purchasing Decisions Last month, my somewhat trusty vehicle with 155,000-odd miles decided it was time to quit. So it did, on the road, in the middle of town. Luckily, it was not on the freeway during rush hour. Giving me one...
by Jan Johnson | Mar 30, 2016 | Customer Engagement
Were you a part of one of the record crowds at Commodity Classic in New Orleans? I was and it was a huge event. I was reading that attendance numbers broke records, that exhibit space was 50% more than last year, and that there were 128 new exhibitors. That is all...
