Leadership
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I often think farmers talk so much about being advocates that we sometimes we forget to ask if our children would like to be advocates for an industry that has helped raise them and one that they have grown to love, too.
When the opportunity came up for Schilling Farms to purchase a second dairy nearly 40 miles away, this meant also taking on a dozen more employees. This one tactic helped give their employees an engagement boost.
Fear of leadership is natural. That’s why Sarah Beth Aubrey is sharing the best practices to get out of your own head.
The first MILK Business Conference award winners have been announced and will be recognized at the 2023 MILK Business Conference set for Nov. 28-30, at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
From the Pipeline: Q&A with AMPI’s President and CEO, Sheryl Meshke
Recently on a Farm Journal Milk Business webinar, three dairy thought leaders talked about the biggest challenges facing producers and what their takes are on risk management strategies.
Agility — it can be the difference between those who make it in the dairy industry and those who don’t. Learning to pivot to the next stepping stone to success is what leading dairies, like Van Ess Dairy doing well.
Dairies are in a unique position in that they don’t often get to determine their product’s consumer, much less their price. Knowing this, how do we leverage USP’s in the dairy industry?
Eight questions that clarify the long-term vision that direct every-day actions so that you and your team can get on the same page, make decisions more effectively, save time and reveal income-generating opportunities.
The Milk Business Conference 2023 room block expires Monday, Nov. 6. Book your room today and make plans to travel to Vegas to learn more about the challenges and opportunities that dairy producers are faced with.
Three business-minded dairy leaders will gather together during a Farm Journal Milk Business Quarterly webinar to share advice on how to future-proof your dairy business.
Advocating for something you care about has risks. Step into leadership with these tips.
Five years ago, a 1500-cow dairy farm was on the verge of selling out, but not on their own terms. Learn what took them from being on the brink of bankruptcy to being profitable?
There is a direct correlation between solid meetings and return on time.
Capping a 40-year-plus career, Jim Mulhern, NMPF president and CEO, will retire at the end of this calendar year. Mulhern talks about the future of dairy, immigration reform and passing the baton to Greg Doud..
Scroll through social media and you’ll see stories of farmers sharing how they care for their cattle, land and family to others who are farther removed from agriculture. The CalfVet and AgvoKate share social media tips.
Matt Budine has found better solutions and motivated positive changes to young dairy professionals that have gone through the Dairy Challenge, and more than 1.1 million cows touched by Progressive Dairy Solutions.
Many of us are in the fast lane with kids graduating and we’re getting a lesson on just how fast time goes. Thank your children for all the help they do on the farm and start thinking about who their replacement will be.
Working with family can be both challenging and rewarding. However, tensions can build if clearly defined roles and responsibilities are not established for each person. The good news is there are ways to navigate.
Taking a fresh look at how farms train and develop employees can make all the difference in the overall success of a farm. Register today for Milk Business Conference to hear more about becoming the employer of choice.
Here are some pro tips for managing the busy-ness of fall and making your time work for you.
Get to know Dairy Farmers of America President and CEO, Dennis Rodenbaugh
The Milk Business Conference in Las Vegas Nov. 28-30, highlights every corner of the dairy industry and has a great line-up of speakers to help producers capitalize on and further develop their strengths. Sign up today.
I wonder what is the magic formula that will allow dairy farms to continue making it. I don’t have a magic 8 ball that can tell us that, but what I can tell you all is that part of the formula requires resiliency.
Change is hard, but we live and work in an industry undergoing massive changes. Just as in every major historical upheaval in agriculture, some will survive and come out the other side stronger.
When it comes to farm culture, actions speak louder than words. A leader’s influence sets the tone and establishing a good farm culture is not only essential, but also vital to retain employees.
With the guidance of their consultant Bruce Vande Steeg, DVM, Leiden LLC, Sonya and Johan Koke were able to trust in their team and even take time away from the dairy without worry.
Brett Barlass works hard to set a positive culture on his Hilmar, Calif. dairy. The long-term manager finds unique and fun ways to engage with his employees, making meetings more fun and effective.
Dairy producers and industry professionals who register before Sept. 30th for the Milk Business Conference will earn a chance to win three concert tickets to see Garth Brooks live in concert at Caesar’s Palace on Dec. 1.