Small farmers are so critical because they raise the crops that are NOT the big commodities (wheat, etc) and must do so w/o govt subsidies. Read this story from @InsideClimate for an understanding of how extreme weather is affecting farmers and a glimpse into how they may have to adapt to a new climate reality.

#farming #EQIP #HighTunnels #usda #SmallFarmers #extremeWeatherEvents

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/16082025/ohio-extreme-weather-impacts-farm-crops/

After a Drought Last Year, Ohio Farmers Wished for Rain. Now Downpours Are Destroying Their Crops - Inside Climate News

The variation in weather—extreme drought one year, flash flooding the next—has made it nearly impossible for small farmers to plan their growing seasons.

Inside Climate News

The fun thing about the Haier micro enterprise model is that it's basically the logical extension of autonomous teams ... but with a strong "legal bulkhead" around each team, because each team* is a separate company with its own P&L, CEO, etc.

A forcing function for innovation, accountability, limiting risk, etc.

(*Not quite true but close enough)

#innovation #3eo #eqip

https://www.corporate-rebels.com/blog/next-influential-management-model-of-the-world

The Next Management Model... Is From China?

Ford's management model became the most influential one in the early 20th century. It embraced the possibilities enabled by the assembly line. This was…

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