#742 - "Dad’s Wisdom with Craig Albert, Fear, Risk, and Knowing Your Bottom Line"

https://19-minutes.supercast.com/A Dad’s Wisdom conversation with Buchanan County, Iowa farmer Craig Albert on growing up farming, taking over fast after his dad’s stroke, and the hard lessons that stick, like building bigger sooner, not letting “coffee shop talk” steer decisions, and learning to take smart risks when opportunities show up at the worst times. Craig shares practical advice for young producers on tracking true costs, tightening inputs, improving marketing, staying diversified, and keeping family communication strong as roles shift from leadership to mentorship across generations.