Business Management
Financial reports, milk check, risk assessment, basis and milk flows are key elements when developing a successful risk management strategy.
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Making employee training more efficient and fun by using on-farm video production
Tips for creating employee training videos, which can be an effective training tool, especially for employees who have difficulty understanding written protocols.
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Weekly Digest: Agricultural loan interest rates highest since 2007
Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of Feb. 19-25, 2023.
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Dairy risk management calendar: March 2023
Progressive Dairy provides monthly online updates of important dates, reports and advice affecting risk management decisions.
How to share your story and protect your livelihood
While farm tours can provide an avenue for showing people the care and commitment that goes into food production, it also comes with risks. Before hosting a tour, farm managers should consider the "5 W’s" – who, where, what, when and why.
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Things to consider when selling your dairy
Showing ownership by maintaining the dairy’s appearance, keeping it in operating condition and maintaining a milk contract will make your dairy more attractive to prospective buyers.
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Understanding a 'broken brain': FFA members challenge you to change the conversation
Jaden Maze and Maddie Caldwell discuss what mental health struggles can look like for youth and how to help.
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Are economies of scale everything?
Embracing change, changing poor habits into better ones and working as a team can lead to a more-successful farming operation, regardless of the size of the farm.
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