On-farm employee trainings available for Michigan dairy farms
Photo by Faith Cullens, MSU Extension Dairy Educator
Employee development and education are key components of successful farm management. Training is necessary so new employees learn how to perform their jobs, but re-training of more experienced employees also has benefits, such as preventing protocol drift. Additionally, providing training opportunities for employees can improve the work environment and reduce employee turnover.
The dairy team from Michigan State University Extension has multiple employee training programs available upon request for dairy farms in Michigan. The training sessions usually include a presentation followed by a hands-on demonstration, and all trainings can be taught in English and Spanish.