Business Management
The HR approach to safety culture
Workplace culture defines the norms and behaviours on a dairy farm, with a positive safety culture influencing key areas like productivity, costs and employee well-being.
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Three pillars of sustainability in the dairy scope
Sustainability has three pillars: economic, environmental and social. Industry experts weighed in on each pillar's importance in the dairy industry's success and emphasized the importance of telling our dairy stories.
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Is it time to walk away? The transition plan breaking point
Transition planning can be messy and heartbreaking. If opening up communication and forging a plan is not possible – even with the help of a third party – it may be time to move on.
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Antimicrobial stewardship: Balancing health, profitability and sustainability
Antimicrobial stewardship is vital for responsible farm management, as it prevents costly consequences like antibiotic resistance, highlighting the need for informed antibiotic use and preventive measures to ensure animal health, farm profitability and societal well-being.
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Health and safety communication board regulations
Regulations mandate the inclusion of a health and safety communication board in every workplace; it must include seven specific elements.
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Water buffalo herd brings dairy dreams to life at Coleman Meadows Farm
A Vancouver Island water buffalo dairy overcomes marketing challenges and advocates for Canadian agriculture through a direct-to-consumer approach, championing public awareness and support for the dairy industry.
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Understanding farmer stressors and opening doors to cultivate mental well-being
Dairy farmers have some of the highest incidence of mental health troubles among Canadian farmers, citing isolation, regulations and public pressures as their most significant stressors.
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How can we get more family time on our farm?
Striking a work-life balance is difficult but necessary, and to do so requires rest, help and quality family time.
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