In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright reconnects with college mate Tim Ford, founder of Feed Central and the new Local Ag marketplace. Tim shares his remarkable 22-year journey from launching Feed Central in 2002 during the millennial drought with just a notebook and phone, to building a team of 40+ people moving fodder across Australia's east coast.
Tim and Scott discuss the launch of the Local Ag digital marketplace bringing transparency and security to fodder trading, why drought preparedness starts with mindset not just fodder reserves, how hay prices can triple during drought and freight costs match the commodity price.
Tim shares the importance of team wellbeing during high-stress drought periods, and his business philosophy of "team, family, friends." From lessons on people management to the critical role of personal networks, this conversation offers insights for anyone building a business in agriculture.
So pull up a chair at the Angus Table for a masterclass in entrepreneurship, resilience, and relationship-building.
