Empire Ag Strategy
Better Decisions Build Better Businesses.
Every rural business reaches moments that shape its future. Whether you're pursuing growth, navigating uncertainty, preparing for the next generation, or making everyday business decisions, strategy provides the clarity to move forward with confidence.
At Empire Ag, strategy isn't a one-time conversation. It's an ongoing partnership built around asking better questions, creating practical solutions, and helping rural business owners make informed decisions over time.
Two Membership Paths
We believe every rural business deserves access to strategic thinking. That's why we've created two membership experiences designed to meet business owners where they are today.
Whether you're looking for a community that will challenge your thinking or a deeper strategic partnership, there's a place for you inside the Empire Ag ecosystem.
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6 a.m. Crew
The 6 a.m. Crew is the front door to the Empire Ag ecosystem. Through monthly speakers, practical resources, weekly community conversations, and a structured onboarding experience, members strengthen their leadership, gain new perspectives, and build relationships with other rural business owners committed to continual growth.
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Elite Membership
Elite Membership is our highest level of strategic partnership. Members receive ongoing guidance, accountability, and direct access to the Empire Ag Strategy team as they navigate the opportunities and challenges unique to their businesses.
Rather than offering one-time consulting projects, we work alongside our members over time, helping them make better decisions as their businesses evolve.
Why We Work This Way
We believe strategy is most effective when it's built on relationships, not transactions.
The best decisions come from understanding the full picture of a business over time, not from a single meeting or a standalone project. By working alongside our members through an ongoing partnership, we're able to provide advice that's informed by context, grounded in experience, and focused on long-term success.
Our goal isn't simply to solve today's problem. It's to help build healthier businesses that strengthen families, create opportunity, and support thriving rural communities.
"The biggest decisions you'll make in business deserve more than quick answers. They deserve thoughtful conversations, trusted relationships, and a partner who understands where you've been and where you're trying to go. That's why we built Empire Ag Strategy. We believe healthy businesses are built one good decision at a time, and we're honored to walk alongside the people making them."
— Jonathon Haralson
Ready to Build a Healthier Business?
Whether you're looking for a community that will challenge your thinking or you're ready for a deeper strategic partnership, there's a place for you inside the Empire Ag ecosystem.
Explore our membership options to find the path that's right for you.

