Business Management
Communicate openly about fair compensation, using tools and data. Align goals, discuss sacrifices, plan succession and match compensation to roles for harmony and growth of the farm team.
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Benchmarking: A way to optimize the profitability of your dairy farm
Benchmarking is a financial tool that aids in decision-making by helping farmers see their profits, trends and where to focus their attention to improve profitability.
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Who is in your herd? Peer networks vital to your well-being
Connecting with others who share your faith, profession or other common characteristics – whether locally or on a statewide or national level – can help combat loneliness, depression and improve health.
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Unlocking farm success: Analyzing profits to maximize value
Success relies on a cross-functional team that is informed and engaged to work toward a common goal.
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Ways to be a better listener
Practicing active listening can strengthen farm family relationships and create a positive impact.
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Do you need a chief technology officer on your dairy?
As on-farm data increases in quantity and complexity, some dairies may benefit from having someone on staff to oversee technology and manage this data.
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Why you need to build your personal wealth bubble
Building wealth beyond the farm assets provides flexibility for living expenses and transfer of wealth to non-farm heirs.
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Assemble your farm’s best team of experts
Confidence, good listening skills and a focus on the big picture are three individual attributes essential to a team’s effectiveness.
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What is the right number of heifers to raise?
Managing heifer inventories and determining how many heifers to keep is a more frequent and varied discussion today than in the past. Farms should ascertain exactly how many replacement heifers they need and strategize their management.
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