How and why to invest in your employees on the dairy farm

Employees, whether hired or family, full or part time, part of a large crew or relatively small one, are an integral part of every operation. Day-in, day-out, they are your eyes and ears and keep the business running when you cannot be around. Investing in your employees is as important, if not more than, the rest of your farm management. It is essential to not just hear what they need, but to also trust them with responsibility so they take pride in their work and grow their skills and respo