business Continued from page 39 When the Los Lazos group saw the need for betterquality feed, the family built a processing plant that’s now the leading feed company in Argentina, producing 12,000 tons per month — strictly for cattle. The group has also expanded into the cattle genetics business. In total, Los Lazos supports 750 employees starting at a base salary of 6,000 pesos per month (~C$1,200). Boglione holds an accounting degree from the University of Rosario. “The public school system is free, but you get what you pay for,” he says. Boglione credits his father for teaching him about the family business, a process that was hurried along during their first year together by his father’s cancer diagnosis. “My uncle, a doctor, said he had a five
per cent chance,” Boglione says. “I don’t like cancer, but I’m glad my father had it because it forced us to make the most of our time together.” His father did in fact survive 17 more years, and saw their infant formula exports take off. Today, Boglione is in partnership with his mother and two brothers. One brother lives in the U.S. and is in contact with Boglione monthly. “He tells me ‘don’t make a mistake,’” Boglione says, describing the level of business involvement. The youngest brother is handicapped and unable to participate in the business operations. A family man, Boglione hopes his children might one day be involved in the family business. For now, B:8.625”joining him on short flights to visit the they enjoy farms.T:8.125” “They’re like their dad,” he says. “They like the cowsS:7” the best.” CG
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