If you've worked in agriculture for long enough, you've probably heard "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" or "that's the way we've always done it". 

Chances are the individuals expressing those kinds of sentiments are probably not the most open-minded. 

They probably don't collaborate or share information with other growers very much because they might think they "know-it-all". 

Growers that succeed or are able to continue farming over the next couple of decades will be those of the "learn-it-all" mindset. 

They will be radically open-minded and willing to collaborate with their peers. 

Zac Ricciardi of BioSafe Systems has spent much of the last decade collaborating with growers of many different crops and helping those he works with apply the knowledge he's gained through being open-minded about crop production. 

Zac joined the #LeadersTalkCrops series of CropTalk podcast to share his thoughts on the reasons why radical open-mindedness and collaboration in the agriculture industry is necessary. 

Until next time, #startcleanstayclean