Articles tagged under: engAGe
engAGe: Breaking Work-Life Barriers
Published September 28, 2020
When it comes to setting priorities, BASF regional technical sales representative Ruhiyyih Dyrdahl-Young doesn't believe women have to give up one thing to achieve another. "I try really hard not to put things in silos in my head. Instead, this…engAGe: Leading Through Tough Times
Published September 14, 2020
Three years ago, former Beef Checkoff CEO Polly Ruhland started a new job leading the United Soybean Board. Then, there were major trade disruptions, weather challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout these tough times, Ruhland adapted the way she leads…engAGe: Taking Leadership Opportunities
Published August 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the education model for the University of Minnesota Extension program. "Extension has always been flexible; a lot of our faculty and educators spend a lot of time on the road doing programs," said Bev Durgan,…engAGe: Opening Doors in Leadership
Published August 3, 2020
North Dakota Soybean Council executive director Stephanie Sinner talks about navigating her career and leading in agriculture in ‘Opening Doors in Leadership’ available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google Play. engAGe is sponsored by AgCountry Farm Credit Services.engAGe: Prioritizing What Matters
Published July 20, 2020
This episode of engAGe is a throwback to one of the first episodes in the series. During the discussion, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Bridgette Readel talks about work-life balance, prioritizing and good time management. Listen here.engAGe: Professional Relationships During COVID-19
Published July 6, 2020
In the latest engAGe episode, Nutrien Ag Solutions sales agronomist Karmen Kirkeby talks about her career and the "new normal" of working in agriculture during the COVID-19 pandemic. The engAGe podcast series is presented by AgCountry Farm Credit Services. Listen…engAGe: Building a Community
Published September 23, 2019
Three years ago, Zeorian Harvesting owner Tracy Zeorian was looking for a way to connect with others during harvest. That’s when the HarvestHER community was born. "Sometimes, when you get those nudges, you just ignore them. This one I couldn't…engAGe: Building Strong Relationships
Published September 9, 2019
CommonGround Minnesota volunteer and farmer Lauren Biegler is a pro at building strong relationships, especially with those who aren’t as familiar with farming. Presented by AgCountry Farm Credit Services, the North Dakota Grain Growers Association and Corteva Agrisciences, engAGe is…engAGe: Tough as Nails
Published August 26, 2019
In her two years at the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek is learning a lot. Bilek says there are more women working in policy-based positions in agriculture. It takes thick skin to be successful and…