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Identifying the components and sources of risk on the farm
The greater the uncertainty, the greater the risk.
The more likely a negative factor will occur, the greater the risk potential.
Creating Career Paths For Your Farm Employees
Creating career paths, or “career pathing” is the process of aligning opportunities for employee career growth with organizational talent priorities.
Finding the right people
Effective recruiting plans should be a critical part of your business model as you seek out key talent to help your business grow.
Finding the formula for success
Understanding the formula for success can provide a road map to achieving our purpose which brings us peace of mind and that desired sense of contentedness.
A Brief History of Crop Insurance
The Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) provides insurance coverage for the production of most U.S. agricultural commodities against financial losses caused by adverse growing and market conditions.
A Brief History of Grain Markets
Grain markets have been noted in history as early as during the Roman Empire.
Permits, licenses, and labels
Take the next step by connecting with a licensing and permitting organization such as: Additional Resources
Five tools to address stress
Stress management is an essential business skill in today’s agriculture. As a farmer, you have a responsibility to maintain your mental and physical health just like you have a responsibility to maintain your farm equipment.
Take a systems approach to people-management on your farm
A system is a series of interconnected parts that drive an organization forward. A “systems approach” to human resources management on your farm considers the interconnectedness of all the efforts you’ve made to make your farm a great place to work. It includes every aspect of the employee life-cycle, from the first time a prospective […]
Benefits of Sleep for Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Have you noticed feeling more irritable or less able to think clearly and concentrate after a night of bad sleep? You’re not alone. Sleep is as essential to your overall health as food and water are. Experience has probably shown us how essential good sleep is for how well our brains and bodies work the […]
What’s next for the family farm: Resources help when making decisions
Farm succession planning has a lot of technical components that require accountants, consultants, tax specialists, and attorneys to figure out how and when the transition will happen. Read how Extension helped this family farm successfully transition to the next generation of owners.
Wisconsin Agricultural Land Prices 2023
This report provides a statewide overview of agricultural land values across Wisconsin in 2023 based on a statistical analysis of actual sales and now includes the weighted average price of agricultural land sold in Wisconsin.
2024 Dairy Margin Coverage: Enrollment and Policy Updates
Dairy producers need to stay informed about the latest developments of the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program so that they can make timely and informed decisions for their operations.
February is Heart Health Month — Achieve a Happy Heart!
Stress is everywhere. It’s a part of life, from breakdowns, financial struggles, the weather, relationship issues, and isolation that often lead to stress. Stress can become problematic when it makes us feel overwhelmed or continues for a long time.
Make Your Strategic Goals A Reality
The season of New Year’s resolutions is upon us. This time of year, we start reflecting on what we have accomplished and what we would like to achieve in the year ahead. Before jumping right into those new resolutions, take some time to remind yourself of your big-picture or long-term vision for yourself and your farm business, set strategic goals to align with your vision, develop an attainable plan of action, and identify who is responsible for each part of the plan.
The Dairy Situation and Outlook for 2024
This presentation given for Hoard’s Dairyman provides an overview of dairy markets, examining recent trends and future directions dairy demand and pricing could go.