Many farms go above and beyond for their teams, but when generosity isn’t backed by structure, it can quickly become a liability.
Stories by Sara Chambers
Performance improvement plans set expectations
Today’s farms rely on strong teams to keep things running smoothly, and the “fire fast” mindset doesn’t always serve them well.
Take action on mental health
The first part of the busy season is (mostly) in the rear-view mirror, so you may be taking stock of how your operation performed and are planning improvements in the next few months. As you analyze your operation, take time to check in with your team. Long hours in the tractor and late nights calving […] Read more
Opportunities are on the horizon: is your farm team ready?
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council recently published its labour market forecast, Sowing Seeds of Change. The report goes into detail on some of the workforce challenges our industry will face between now and 2030. Producers say recruitment is becoming more difficult because of a lack of skilled labourers, the nature of the work (manual […] Read more
