{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep158: Co-op Competiveness, Consolidation, Capital Advantages | Carl Dickinson","description":"Show Highlights:  Key hurdles for ag co-ops today, plus top differentiators. [04:04] How co-ops can evolve beyond assets to a farmer-support model. [07:17] Does farm consolidation outpace operational change? [09:29] Why patronage \u201cand\u201d broader shared co-op value can coexist. [14:34] Why are there so few closed deals despite M&amp;amp;A chatter? [20:30] Differentiating mega-local and regional\/federated co-ops. [23:30] Strategies for successful co-op mergers and integration. [29:35] How to foster a strong board\u2013management partnership. [38:36] New vs. experienced board member roles, and legacy in ag. [42:04] Carl Dickinson\u2019s post-retirement chapter helping co-ops. [45:56]  Connect with Carl Dickinson on LinkedIn at https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carl-dickinson-09725b36\/. If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/joemosher\/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com. ","author_name":"The Pacesetter Pod","author_url":"https:\/\/www.moshercg.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40243840\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/a0927c\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199011730"}