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Warren Buffett’s son worked on a farm instead of going to college
Fortune • • business
Key Points:
- Howard Buffett, Warren Buffett's middle child, recently became chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, overseeing the $1.1 trillion company after Warren retired as CEO.
- Before this role, Howard had an unconventional career path, including farming since 1977 on land purchased by his father, and working in food and agricultural companies like Coca-Cola and ConAgra.
- Howard's farming experience, which began without prior knowledge, taught him valuable lessons about stepping outside comfort zones and inspired significant philanthropic efforts through the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
- The foundation supports agricultural research and youth education in farming, and has contributed over $500 million in aid to Ukraine since 2022.
- Despite not completing college, Howard built a diverse and successful career, illustrating that alternative paths can lead to leadership in major global companies.
