MANAGEMENT

Drafting and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) may not be a favourite task on the dairy farm, but it is critical for a well-run operation. According to a survey of large dairy farms conducted by Michigan State University, communication is a common weakness across farms.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it brought to light the importance of basic hygiene and how washing your hands, coughing into your elbow and other preventative measures are extremely important in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

You don’t need technology to milk cows. But it sure makes it a lot easier.

It warms my coaching heart to sit in a workshop with a group of smart women in agriculture who truly want better communication on our farms.

What is the best way to motivate your employees to improve their work performance? This is a common question of farmers hiring full-time employees. In addition to basic wages, many employers offer pay bonuses to encourage good job performance.

For many, the year 2020 was a symbol of the future. Now that it is our present, we must look beyond today to position agriculture for a new future.