SEGMENT: FARM BUSINESS & HIRED HELP
Chris Eckert>LPL Interviews A-M>LPL Interviews A-J, Segment 6
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- FARM BUSINESS
- Priority is to build a new market building. Sees future in local suppliers. As Wal-Mart's go in, will have to compete by evolving. Then want expand restaurant into banqueting. Flexible after that. Wholesale market is volatile. Pick-your-own is predictable and stable, but depends on weather. Sales are three weekends (late September through October). If diversified, lower risk.
- FAMILY FARM
- Seasonally have about 300 staff. Five family members are on salary. Dad is handing off responsibilities toward retirement. Jim does production agriculture (mowing, trimming, harvesting). Chris is President; Angie is VP Retail; sister is marketing.
