MANAGEMENT

We’ve been trying a different protocol on dairy heifers for the final month pre-calving. Here is a personal rendition of why we tried this new approach, how social media responded and what we’ve been learning.

While working in different areas of the dairy supply chain, Jon King grew frustrated with how data was shared – or rather wasn’t shared.

An injury or illness may involve an employee or other individual and actually results in harm. Critical injuries are defined by each province. 

As this Great Pause of 2021 continues, many of you are caught in the messy middle of family dynamics. Let’s jump in and start dealing with the issue of entitlement on your farm team.

Many dairy farm businesses are family-run operations that span over multiple generations. While the joy of working with family can be rewarding, challenges often arise on personal and professional levels.

When you’re a successful farmer, you shape your world. It’s your job to level mountains and create new ones by sheer determination. You have many employees who work for you – and when you say “jump,” they say “How high?”