
The Water Table Podcast
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The Water Table podcast is a place to learn about agricultural water management topics that impact our industry. Jamie Duininck hosts thought-provoking conversations with a wide variety of experts on topics such as drainage best practices, product standards, technical answers, conservation efforts, land values, crop health, economic impact, system design, safety issues, and more.
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Latest Episode
Schwartz Farms: A Business Built On Shared Purpose & Embracing Change
Episode 131 | 42 min
With Guest:
- John Schwartz of Schwartz Farms, Inc., CEO & President
John Schwartz of Schwartz Farms shares his remarkable journey from a dairy farm upbringing to building a highly successful agricultural enterprise with 500 employees across multiple states.
John discusses how they’ve navigated the industry’s volatile cycles. From the “Go-Go days” of the 1970s inflation to current biosecurity challenges like the PRRS virus to the future potential of gene-edited pigs. He offers invaluable lessons on leadership, embracing change, and the profound impact a business can have on rural communities.
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