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Select and train the right employee for continued business success
Published on May 5, 2014
Most entrepreneurs hire employees based on how well they like the applicant, not necessarily the skill set required. -
Understanding Cost of Production Helps Christmas Tree Producers Maximize Profits and Manage Risk
Published on May 1, 2014
Knowing cost of production and break-even sales price is one key to keeping Christmas tree producers in business. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 2 – Self-Made Claims
Published on April 23, 2014
Part 2 in this series of articles looks at why industry needs to consider Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audits. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 1 – The Leap
Published on April 23, 2014
Preparing your farm for a Certified Animal Welfare Audit can be a daunting task. This series of articles will provide guidance about how to prepare and some of the things to expect on the journey. -
How are you using incentive programs on your farm?
Published on April 23, 2014
When you create an “incentive program”, you effectively just told employees that this is the most important part of your job. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 3 – Certified Programs
Published on April 23, 2014
Part 3 in preparing for a Certified Animal Welfare audit for your farm looks at where you can go as a producer or a consumer to get more information about available audits. -
Pricing your 2014 commodities is a challenge
Published on April 15, 2014
Staying current on commodity markets requires regular updates on changes which is the focus of a webcast scheduled for April 29, 2014. -
Just because you said it, doesn't mean they got it!
Published on April 11, 2014
Even when you think you do a good job of communicating with employees, you don’t really know what they heard unless you ask. -
Emergency response to manure spills – Are you prepared? Part 1
Published on April 10, 2014
With spring-like weather finally arriving in most parts of Michigan, livestock producers are looking to get in the field to spread manure before planting season arrives. -
What could an employee handbook do for your farm?
Published on April 10, 2014
Employers who look to employee handbooks as policy manuals meant to keep them out of trouble are missing other opportunities.