Modern Processing Equipment Means a More Efficient Business
I’ve seen it countless times — customers are choosing new plants over old ones because of efficiency. New facilities have bigger scales, wider doors, and move product faster. While older plants can...
View ArticleYou Don’t Have to be a Superhero to Declare Your Origin Story
In my conversations with companies across the seed industry, one question keeps resurfacing: “How do we define our mission and vision in a way that truly unites our team?” For many, it comes down to...
View ArticleCounter Season Production – Your Gateway to a Getaway!
Often when I travel for work, I like to bring my wife along. It’s a great way to combine work and leisure by adding extra days to explore a new area together. If you come to Chile to meet with your...
View ArticleBeyond Brochures: Building Real Connections on the Trade Show Floor
As trade show season approaches, I’ve learned to take a different approach to customer engagement. Instead of relying on glossy brochures and quick sales pitches, my team and I focus on developing a...
View ArticleWhat to Consider When Choosing a Counter-Season Site
When you’re looking for a location for your counter-season production, you want to ensure you’re considering three parameters: Location and Climate, Expertise and Access, and Governance and Stability....
View ArticleHow European Design Fuels Canadian Diversity in Processing
I just got back from Denmark where I went to visit with our processing equipment supplier, Cimbria. When I think about the seed processing business, I’m struck by how similar it is across borders....
View ArticleTrue Leadership Starts Where the Work Happens — Inside the Lab
The idea that management is all about delegating doesn’t apply to what we do at 20/20 Seed Labs. Over the past 15 years, my responsibilities have expanded from managing a single lab to overseeing...
View ArticleBringing Five-Star Service to Every Client Experience
When you entrust your genetics to another company, you should be treated like a guest at a five-star hotel. That might sound unusual, but before I was CEO of CIS Agro, I was the co-founder of The...
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