Core values are critical for farm operations as they provide the foundation for the vision, mission, and objectives of the farm. When determining core values for a farm, it is important to consider where the farm currently stands and where the owner wants it to go by developing a written business plan. The core values then guide decisions and help the farm stay on course to achieving its vision and mission.

1. Presented by:
Darren Frye, President and CEO
Water Street Solutions

3. People
Best people align
with your values
Communicate values
while recruiting
Human resources are your
most important asset

4. Decision Making
Manage effectively when
faced with tough decisions
Delegate decisions
Staying on the same page

5. Future View
Values = Foundation
Vision = Why we exist
Mission = What we do

6. Why are core values critical in farm operations?

7. Values = Foundation
Vision
and
Mission
Set the
right
objectives
Stay on
course

8. How do I determine core values for my farm?

9. Written
business
plan
Where am I
now?
Where do I
want to go?
How will I
get there?

11. What is guiding my farming operation?

13. Darren Frye
Water Street Solutions
866.249.2528
waterstreet@waterstreet.org