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Focus on the futureIf I seem a bit frazzled in the next few weeks, it is because I am. We are getting ready to install a new editorial computer system over the next two weeks. Hopefully you won't see much difference in the beginning. But I would be lying to you if I didn't tell you that I'm having nightmares about sending out an entire blank page because of some software glitch. The only reason I'm even sharing this with 50,000 farmers and ranchers is because I know you can relate at this time of year. There's ground to work, crops to get in, hay to cut, cows to move to grass, vaccinations to give, and on and on. So you understand when I say, there's a lot to get done. So while we are in the midst of a busy season, we're adding entirely new procedures? I must be crazy. But as you know, no longer is there ever a time of year when there's nothing to do. Each and every week, just like you, we work to bring you valuable information to help you run your business to the best of your ability. But sometimes all of us get caught up in getting things done, and don't stop to look at how we can do things better. We do it often here at the Journal. A lot goes into delivering you this paper every week and we are happy to do it. But just when is it ever the right time to pause and update our equipment to help us do a better job? The answer is there's never a right time. We had to make the decision to just jump in and do it. And next week is the big leap. The benefit will be a better way to serve you. I'd like to encourage you to do the same. Is there a piece of equipment that you've been postponing purchasing simply because you don't have time to do the research? Is there an investment you could make that might help you do your job better? Do you need to make a tough decision, but are putting it off because you're too busy? Agriculture is a long-term business with a lot of short-term duties. And if we aren't careful, our daily duties can blur our focus on the future. Don't let that happen. Jump in and get it done. Holly Martin can be reached by phone at 1-800-452-7171 ext. 1806 or e-mail at hmartin@hpj.com.
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