Human Resources
High turnover in the swine industry is challenging in all areas, but there’s no doubt boar studs may have some of the most challenges when it comes to training staff, says Megan Hood, DVM.
The National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health released on Tuesday will cover everything from a congressional push for $15 per hour minimum wage to research in soil management impacts on human health.
The House of Representatives on March 18 passed H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act by a 247-174 vote.
Since we all react to crisis differently; it helps to understand employees’ and family members’ perspectives.
Veterinary technicians, podiatrists, dentists and paramedics are also being authorized to administer the vaccine.
“We know rural areas are different from urban areas, people are more spread out, it’s not always as easy to travel to one location that’s close to everyone to get a vaccine,” Dr. Murthy says.
These scorching summer temps are not only taking a toll on crops and livestock, but farm employees as well.
How to develop a “Code of Conduct” to guide your interactions with job applicants.
Great supervisors and leaders are rare and, in most cases, have worked very hard to become outstanding. It takes knowledge and, most importantly, practice! Bob Milligan shares several time-tested leadership strategies.
How efficiently are you using your current work force? Here’s how to measure where your employee investments need attention.
Restaurants closing early. Sign after sign plastered along roadsides with businesses looking for help. The hiring issue is crippling everything from manufacturing to the restaurant industry today.
Tired of losing good employees? Adopt these best practices.
The data was five years in the making. What will it tell us about farms, farming and farmers?
One of the biggest challenges for farmers today is finding and keeping good help. Farms need sophisticated, engaged, dedicated and hard-working employees.
At Belstra Milling, Nick DeKryger cultivates a younger and strengths-based team.
Analyze why employees leave your farm. Many times, their departures fall into these nine categories.
Quality and effective feedback is critical in team management.
The future of pork depends on developing a younger workforce.
As agriculture continues to evolve, there are more opportunities than ever before to enter this diversified career.
Farm leaders should assess their current employee bench to to be ready for future industry shifts.
Why should a communication model be at the top of your list to implement NOW? For starters, poor communication can lead to big problems, especially in busy seasons.
Here are practical ways producer decision-makers can recruit talented future leaders for their operations—and learn and apply their unique experiences and talents, says Merck Animal Health’s Shannon Kellner.
Short videos can showcase your work environment and attract top talent when included in job postings.
If you can figure out how to bridge the generational divide, your business will thrive as we approach the 2020s.
Here’s how to talk about compensation in an interview.
Great onboarding protocols can minimize employee turnover on your farm.
If you can figure out how to bridge the generational divide, your business will thrive as we approach the 2020s.
Hiring, developing and maintaining a quality workforce dominate the majority of conversations with top level ranchers and feedlot owners.
A recent study is the first to comprehensively compare survival outcomes in rural and urban cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials. The results cast new light on a stark picture of cancer disparities.