The author is a freelance writer and dairy farmer from Wisconsin.FARM owners need to be aware of the legal side of hiring and retaining good employees and handling underperforming employees

How does the saying go? Something like, “The worst sentence in the English language is ‘That’s the way we’ve always done it’”? Man, if that doesn’t sound like...

Dairy farms are not alone when it comes to a shortage of help. Problems associated with a limited workforce span across other sectors of agriculture and different industries

Dairy farmers in states including California, Minnesota, New York, and Washington have had their labor costs swell in recent years as their state legislatures implemented requirements for overtime pay

As fast as agriculture is changing, some things have stayed the same. Most farms — over 90% — are still family owned and operated

Overseeing and coordinating multiple construction crews has its challenges. A few months ago, I was leading a project that required concrete to be poured

As agriculture’s labor pool continues to shrink, the dairy industry faces the challenging reality of attracting and retaining employees. Other businesses like construction, landscaping, hotels, and...

We all have the same 24 hours in every day to get work done, and farmers are experts at squeezing every second out of that time. Have you ever thought to yourself, “If I only I could be in two places...

A dedicated team is one major key to success when it comes to raising young stock. During the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association’s annual conference, managers from two calf and heifer ranches shared...

Workplace culture, employee engagement, appropriate resources, and supervisor trust are just some of the factors that affect how long people remain at your business and how you retain employees

When retaining employees is as important as it is in the current labor market, keeping your team engaged in their work and their workplace makes all the difference. For Pete Posnett of Willow Behrer Farms,...

A person’s first day on the job can be filled with excitement and enthusiasm about what’s to come. How do you maintain that optimism as they settle into their new role?

The strong work ethic reputation that farm kids carry most often comes from job responsibilities that began at a young age

Labor costs more than just money on a farm. That can be positive while also challenging

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act had gained significant momentum when it passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a 59% margin last year. However, the momentum did not carry over into the Senat

Busy times mean people less familiar with our operations may be signing on to help. It’s our responsibility to ensure they stay safe, too

Farm help is on the decline in our area and across the country, and it is a driving force for why some farms are choosing robotics

“I'm really, really mindful that the rear window on the economist automobile is pretty much crystal clear,” shared Cornell’s Andy Novakovic

This little article is intended to be a conversation starter.Did you know that U.S. commercial airlines flew more than 600 million passengers in 2021

Everyone wants to feel valued. Farm workers are no different, no matter how big or small the job is