Andy Holt, the deputy commissioner of agriculture in Tennessee, joins me in this episode to share his journey from a child with no agricultural experience to holding one of the highest agricultural offices in the state of Tennessee. His story is truly impactful, and he shares his advice for others looking to make a difference in the agricultural industry.

I'm so grateful to Mr. Holt for joining me on the podcast!

Disclaimer: The episode was recorded in February, and there are many issues with the audio quality that I was unable to fix. However, I believe Mr. Holt's story still deserves to be shared as it has the ability to make a profound impact on those who hear it.

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After a two month posting break, it seemed only fitting that the first episode of 2025 was about reassessing, readjusting, and reseting our operations within agriculture. It is so important to occasionally take a step back and reevaluate our goals and the processes we are using to achieve them to see where we can increase our efficiency. Sometimes, we get so hung up on doing things the same way we always have that we don't see just how much effort we are putting in to an area that might not be worth that effort anymore. That is exactly what today's episode is about.

As we continue into 2025, take the time to see how you are spending your time, effort, and resources, and do not be afraid to change things as you need to. There can be a benefit to yourself and to the agricultural industry as a whole if you do.

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As the agricultural industry is challenged to produce more food, fuel, and fiber for a growing population with less productive land and fewer people involved in product agriculture, we must continue to grow as individuals to meet these challenges as they arrive. One way for us to continue to improve ourselves is to seek opportunities for personal growth. This will ultimately contribute to the success and continuation of our industry.

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