Workforce is a primary challenge for Wisconsin agriculture. Improving the workplace "culture" on the farm can help recruit and retain a good team of people. Linda Swindling is a professional negotiator – she got that title following her law school days. She helps people turn complainers into contributors and understands the unique family dynamics of the farm. She says: "You can't fire your mom," but you can negotiate and communicate better to improve the work environment.

She says you can use the code MWFR to access free assessment tools at stopcomplainers.com.