30. Eric Rygg - President of Huntsinger Farms and Silver Springs Foods, sustainable business practices, creating a healthy workforce, and remaining resilient
In the 30th episode of This is Ag!, I sit down with Eric Rygg, president of Huntsinger Farms and Silver Spring Foods. As a fourth-generation horseradish farmer, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge about sustainable and profitable farming practices. We delve into how businesses can endure and adapt over time, with a focus on the importance of long-term investments in both the land and employees as a sustainable business practice. Eric shares how longevity is built into the foundation of his family business, which has thrived for 95 years by remaining family-oriented and investing in future generations. He discusses the critical role of resilience in the face of uncertainty and emphasizes the importance of readiness for opportunities. Eric also highlights the strong work ethic and common sense needed to survive in the agriculture industry. Tune in to hear how these principles have guided Eric and contributed to the lasting success and sustainability of Huntsinger Farms.
This is Ag! · Eric Rygg, Dave Visaya, Kirti Mutatkar, Rhianna Macias
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In the 30th episode of This is Ag!, I sit down with Eric Rygg, president of Huntsinger Farms and Silver Spring Foods. As a fourth-generation horseradish farmer, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge about sustainable and profitable farming practices. We delve into how businesses can endure and adapt over time, with a focus on the importance of long-term investments in both the land and employees as a sustainable business practice.
Eric shares how longevity is built into the foundation of his family business, which has thrived for 95 years by upholding family-oriented values and investing in future generations. He discusses the critical role of resilience in the face of uncertainty and emphasizes the importance of readiness for opportunities. Eric also highlights the strong work ethic and common sense needed to survive in the agriculture industry. Tune in to hear how these principles have guided Eric and contributed to the lasting success and sustainability of Silver Spring Foods.
Silver Spring Foods website - https://www.silverspringfoods.com/
This episode is sponsored by UnitedAg, one of the largest association health plans to offer healthcare to the agriculture industry of California and Arizona.
Kirti Mutatkar, President and CEO of UnitedAg.
Reach me at [email protected], www.linkedin.com/in/kirtimutatkar
UnitedAg website - www.unitedag.org
Episode Contributors - Eric Rygg, Kirti Mutatkar, Dave Visaya, Rhianna Macias
The episode is also sponsored by Brent Eastman Insurance Services Inc. - https://brenteastman.com
Blue Shield of California - https://www.blueshieldca.com
Elite Medical - https://www.elitecorpmed.com
Gallagher - https://www.ajg.com/
SAIN Medical https://sainmedical.com/
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