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Leadership drives employee retention

June 30, 2022

Mike Bray

For years, high turnover rates have impacted farm finances, productivity and future business outlook. Some have seen turnover rates as high as 75% year-over-year.

Why I am glad I took mental health first aid

June 16, 2022

Elaine Froese

Recently, I was saddened by the passing of three people I had a connection with in the space of one week. I suspect many of you are grieving losses experienced in the past 22 months during this Great Pause.

5 principles to define and transition culture in a family business

May 26, 2022

Caroline Arrowsmith

Like most family businesses, the legacy and future of a dairy farm often depends on relationships linking multiple generations.

‘If you want good employees, be a good employer’: Quality feedback

May 24, 2022

Bob Milligan

Last month, we embarked on a series of articles around the theme “If you want good employees, be a good employer.” I suggested that a great way to address the current employment challenge is to implement a performance improvement system.

How much did you earn today? Part two

May 4, 2022

Chris Church

Over 15 years, my partner and I facilitated a management club for a group of 20 or so farms. We would meet quarterly at a different farm, with a different topic for discussion at each meeting. We also calculated income over feed costs (IOFC) for each farm.

Knowing how to address contentious agriculture issues is a must in the age of social media

April 22, 2022

Casey Kinler

Imagine you post a photo of a Holstein cow on your Facebook page and then hundreds of negative comments start pouring in.

What’s after dairying? Create a flexible and purposeful retirement plan

April 19, 2022

Emily Barge

When it comes to cattle, genetics and crops, dairy producers excel at planning ahead. However, creating a plan for retirement and succession doesn’t always come as naturally.

How much did you earn today? Part one

April 4, 2022

Chris Church

Have you ever heard a neighbour say, “If I used every new product that claims to add a kilogram of milk, I would be at 60 kilograms”? This is usually said sarcastically to express hesitations over some new additive, and there may be some truth in the statement.

Better communication, less confusion

March 11, 2022

Tim Schaefer

Are you sometimes left wondering if your employees understand the farm’s priorities and goals? Do your employees ever feel they get conflicting messages and wonder, “What does the boss want?”

Hoenhorst Farms multiplies its success with a methodical management approach

February 11, 2022

Emma Ohirko

Imagine you have the power to monitor every aspect of your farm business; profitability, production, animal health, culling, reproductive success is all there, and it’s divided into specific metrics to help paint a picture of where your farm’s problems may lie.

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