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Lean Farming with Jana Hocking
EP 64 | Lean Farming with Jana Hocking
This week we are joined by the fab Jana who talks to us about all things 'Lean' management and how it can be applied on farm to make our days far more productive and free up lots of time through the use of simple systems and planning.
Find out more about all Jana is doing at the following places.
https://www.leanfarm.nz/
Join her online school here
https://theleanfarmproject.com/leanfarmschool/
Or join the Lean Farmer club for those wanting to take their lean journey to the next level.
https://theleanfarmproject.com/the-lean-farmer-club/
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