Just prior to our participation in the “Dealer Panel,” several founders of farm equipment companies were inducted into Farm Equipment’s Shortline Legends Hall of Fame — with several things in common. A vision, hard work and a “stick to it” work ethic that resulted in successes that have lasted for generations.  Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by NAEDA.

In this episode of The Germinate Podcast, Joe Sampson and Tim Burenga take listeners on a 45-year journey of WorkSaver—from its founding by Tim’s father in 1980 to its evolution as a dual-focused manufacturer and OEM contract specialist. Tim shares hard-earned lessons in cost control, cash flow management, and the balance between growing the dealer network while protecting its value.

I am excited to be part of today’s FEMA. With challenges at every turn, we can rest assured knowing that together we are stronger because of the bonds created by this association.

In this episode of The Germinate Podcast, Joe Sampson sits down with Mike Lessiter, President of Lessiter Media, to discuss the evolution of agricultural journalism, the role of media in shaping the farm equipment industry, and how niche publishing serves as a powerful resource for agribusiness professionals.

The Board of Directors of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn. elected officers at the Marketing & Distribution Convention in Kansas City, Mo. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.