This week's episodes of The Dairy Signal from Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) will provide insights on managing the financials, contracts and teams on your farm. Tune in on Tuesday for a comparison of 2022 expenses and 2023 projections. The Wednesday episode will provide insights on reviewing contracts, and the Thursday discussion will feature best practices for handling difficult discussions with employees.
Jan. 31: As we wrap up the first month of 2023, we'll take a look at expenses and costs of production compared to projections for 2023, with a focus on how inflation will impact dairy operations in the year ahead. Episode presenters will be: Gary Sipiorski, independent business and financial consultant; and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, PhD, Professor of Agribusiness at UW-Platteville School of Agriculture and Farm Management Specialist with UW-Extension and Center for Dairy Profitability.
Feb. 1: Tune in for a discussion on reviewing contracts. Hear a review of what both parties should be mindful of before signing a lease or other contract, and some common watchouts. Episode presenter will be: Troy Schneider, Partner and Attorney at Twohig, Rietbrock, Schneider & Halbach Law Office.
Feb. 2: How do you prepare for and handle difficult discussions with employees? Learn strategies to manage these conversations in a way that leads to positive results and culture on your farm. Episode presenter will be: Michael Hoffman, President, Igniting Performance
The Dairy Signal is a weekly series of educational episodes offering practical insights and resources for fellow dairy farmers and food-system professionals across the value chain. Developed by dairy farmers and members of the Professional Dairy Producers Board of Directors, the episodes air live from 12 to 1 p.m. Central each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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