How healthy is the employment situation on your farm?
Examine the relationship you have with your labor force. How can you be a better employer? Take this self-assessment.
View ArticleWestern Dairy Management Conference is next week
The 2013 Western Dairy Management Conference is March 6-8 at John Ascuaga's Nugget, Reno, Nev.
View ArticleConflict management and mediation book in Spanish
The publication, entitled Mediación Interpersonal, includes chapters on communication skills, dealing with disagreement and helping others resolve conflicts.
View ArticleYour guide to proper milk sampling and using the CMT
The latest installment in a University of Wisconsin udder-health series is a good refresher on proper milk-sampling techniques and using the California Mastitis Test. Consider adding it to your milker...
View ArticleEmployee turnover decreasing on California dairies
Data from the University of California show dairy employees in the San Joaquin Valley are staying longer on the job.
View ArticleNew Spanish materials at DAIReXNET
A new milk-quality publication is among the new offerings available in the "Materiales en español" section of DAIReXNET.
View ArticleNew website from University of Illinois Dairy Focus Lab
The website is intended to serve as a tool for communicating with the dairy industry and the community at large. It will be in English and Spanish.
View ArticleOvertime management and employee rights
Management of employee overtime and its cost are frequent topics of discussion among dairy farmers. Here is one way to manage overtime payment and labor costs.
View ArticleThe new I-9 form is here
The new Form I-9 is now available. Farmers should begin using the new form immediately for all new hires. A Spanish version of the form is also available.
View ArticleNew program focuses on understanding farm workforce issues
"Employee Management Skills for Today: Planning for Success" will be offered twice this month in Minnesota.
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