Surveys of ranch employees indicate many forgo higher-paying jobs to pursue the culture and lifestyle that comes with ranching. Sure, wages and benefits are important, but ranch employees are motivated by means other than financial compensation.

Ag wages have seen an increase of seen an average of 15% to 20% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A trend is emerging across the dairy industry, with some farmers becoming very professional in how they hire, develop, and lead employees.

Haydn Shaw, People Driven Results, shared strategies on how to bring five generations together at the Northeast Dairy Management Conference, including how to motivate and reduce generational turnover, and how to create a workplace that employees attract their friends to.