In this exclusive episode of Coffee in the Barn, host Morgan sits down with Dr. Stewart Galloway, a revered expert in swine nutrition who recently retired after an illustrious 35-year career, including the last 20 years with Hubbard. Dr. Galloway shares his journey, influences, memorable moments, and key lessons learned throughout his remarkable career.
Key Learnings:
Career Evolution:
· Early Aspirations: Inspired by a passion for science and agriculture from a young age, Dr. Galloway pursued higher education in animal sciences.
· Professional Journey: Transitioned from academia to the industry, starting with technical support roles and evolving into a vital part of the consultative sales process for swine nutrition products.
Memorable Career Moments:
· Daily Learning and Problem-Solving: Emphasized the importance of continuous learning and helping farmers and sales teams improve operations and profitability.
· Consultative Sales Approach: Enjoyed developing skills within sales teams to provide better support to customers, enhancing the effectiveness of farm visits and consultations.
Key Lessons:
· Treat Every Situation as Important: Regardless of the size, each customer’s concern is significant and should be handled with care and respect.
· Flexibility and Creativity: Tailoring solutions to specific farm needs and thinking outside the box are crucial in providing effective nutritional advice.
· Maintaining Integrity: Building a good reputation through professionalism and honesty, understanding the interconnected nature of the agriculture industry.
Industry Changes:
· Producer Landscape: Observed the consolidation from many small farmers to fewer but larger operations. This shift has increased the complexity of nutritional and management needs.
· Economic Pressures: Acknowledges the tighter profit margins and higher stakes in decision-making for modern swine farming.
Advice for Aspiring Professionals:
· Embrace Agriculture’s Potential: Highlighted the diverse opportunities within agriculture and the importance of leveraging education and internships to pursue passions within the field.
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In this exclusive episode of Coffee in the Barn, host Morgan sits down with Dr. Stewart Galloway, a revered expert in swine nutrition who recently retired after an illustrious 35-year career, including the last 20 years with Hubbard. Dr. Galloway shares his journey, influences, memorable moments, and key lessons learned throughout his remarkable career.
Key Learnings:
Career Evolution:
· Early Aspirations: Inspired by a passion for science and agriculture from a young age, Dr. Galloway pursued higher education in animal sciences.
· Professional Journey: Transitioned from academia to the industry, starting with technical support roles and evolving into a vital part of the consultative sales process for swine nutrition products.
Memorable Career Moments:
· Daily Learning and Problem-Solving: Emphasized the importance of continuous learning and helping farmers and sales teams improve operations and profitability.
· Consultative Sales Approach: Enjoyed developing skills within sales teams to provide better support to customers, enhancing the effectiveness of farm visits and consultations.
Key Lessons:
· Treat Every Situation as Important: Regardless of the size, each customer’s concern is significant and should be handled with care and respect.
· Flexibility and Creativity: Tailoring solutions to specific farm needs and thinking outside the box are crucial in providing effective nutritional advice.
· Maintaining Integrity: Building a good reputation through professionalism and honesty, understanding the interconnected nature of the agriculture industry.
Industry Changes:
· Producer Landscape: Observed the consolidation from many small farmers to fewer but larger operations. This shift has increased the complexity of nutritional and management needs.
· Economic Pressures: Acknowledges the tighter profit margins and higher stakes in decision-making for modern swine farming.
Advice for Aspiring Professionals:
· Embrace Agriculture’s Potential: Highlighted the diverse opportunities within agriculture and the importance of leveraging education and internships to pursue passions within the field.
Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn:
@cofeeinthebarn