Better Farming - January 2017

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40 Dig Deeper: Better Farming January 2017
What’s your management philosophy?
There’s always give and take.
What’s your top tip or observation about
farm succession?
Don’t be afraid to talk about it.
Are you involved in any committees,
boards, associations, or volunteer
efforts?
I’m a director for the Essex Soil &
Crop Improvement Association. As
well, I’m (on the) board of direc-
tors for AGRIS Co-operative Ltd.
What are your hobbies or recreational
activities?
Hunting and hockey.
What was the last book you read?
American Sniper by Chris Kyle. He
was a Navy SEAL.
He was actually killed on the firing
range (about a year after the book was
released).
I read the book before the movie
came out. It was a good movie.
What’s your most important goal?
To be successful and respected in the
community.
How do you define success?
Being respected in the community
and by the peers in the farming
community.
Is your farm vehicle messy or neat?
For the most part my vehicle is neat.
What are three items in your farm vehicle?
Phone charger, pad of paper and a
pen (for) if I need to write something
down, talk to somebody, (record a)
phone number, (or) anything.
I find (writing notes) easier (than
using my smartphone). Especially if
you’ve got to pass (the note) or leave
it. Like give a note to Dad or some-
thing.
I find it easier just to do that
instead of going into the note part on
the phone.
What are three items that are on top of
your desk?
Laptop, probably a couple of bills that
need to be paid and there’s a printer,
there’s pens, paper.
What was the last piece of equipment you
bought for your shop?
Cordless drill/impact driver and
grinder.
What’s the best time of day?
At the end of the day. You can see
everything that you’ve accomplished
for the day.
What was your most memorable crop/
production year?
The fall of 2015. My wife and I bought
a farm the spring of 2015 and then we
harvested our first crop in the fall. BF
*All questions are responses from Neal
Huber.
This interview has been edited and
condensed.
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