Smartphone APPS: It is easier than ever to learn Spanish
Without a doubt, language immersion is probably the most effective way to learn Spanish. Travel to a Spanish-speaking country of your choice and stay there for three to six months. But, this is not always possible or practical. With the advent of smartphones, however, it is much easier to learn Spanish — or some other language.
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Latinos in agriculture leaders forum, Oct. 27-28
The event will address how to increase the educational pipeline and the opportunities in improving Latino representation in agriculture to address present and future talent needs.
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Feeder Skills training module now available
As dairy producers update their barns and milking facilities and add more cows to their herds they need consistent, reliable employees who have been trained in modern dairy practices and have the skills to complete the many tasks associated with the various aspects of the dairy operation.
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Manténgase a salvo cuando trabaje en un clima caluroso
El trabajo en la finca debe hacerse, a pesar de las temperaturas en el exterior. Sin embargo, el trabajar en un clima caluroso puede ser peligroso si usted no se protege adecuadamente. La Administración de Seguridad y Salud Laborales (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA) ofrece las siguientes recomendaciones para la gente que trabaja a la intemperie en climas cálidos.
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Cómo mantener a las vacas frescas durante el verano
La mayoría de los animales se encuentran más cómodos en un ambiente fresco de manera que tan pronto como aumentan las lecturas del termómetro, lo dueños de animales necesitan tomar medidas adicionales para mantenerlos cómodos y productivos.
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¿Qué es una Ración Total Mezclada (TMR)?
A diario, las vacas comen forrajes, granos, suplementos proteicos,
productos secundarios, vitaminas y minerales.
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El uso de Kamars para detectar en forma exacta el estro
Los Kamars pueden ser una excelente herramienta para la detección de estro en vacas y terneras si usted sabe cómo colocarlos apropiadamente en el animal y leer exactamente los resultados.
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Download this dehorning poster
A new poster is available from Oregon State University to assist dairy employees in dehorning calves with paste. The poster is available in English and Spanish.
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Hispanic calf care and dairy obstetrics
Hispanic dairy employees can enhance their knowledge base and skills about dairy obstetrics and calf care during two upcoming half-day training workshops.
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Dairy calf raising workshops slated
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will host two workshops on dairy calf-raising this August. The training is free and will be done in English and Spanish.
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Help foremen understand the role of power and authority workshop to be held (Spanish)
An upcoming workshop will help foremen understand the role of power and authority as well as effective interpersonal negotiation skills.
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