Take Care Of New Employees - And More Jobs Than Grads

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Jim Versweyvld, UW-Extension Farm Management Specialist says farms need to slow down and think about how they introduce new employees to their farming duties. Clear communications about duties and policies like cell phone use are key.
It's all about the numbers.

The latest Census of Agriculture painted a pretty bleak picture if you looked at the cumulative trend for Wisconsin farms. Stephanie Hoff tries to get a grasp on the trends with the help of Jeff Hadacheck, ag economist, who explains the influences behind the trends.
Curt Larson, President and CEO of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association says they're months away from reopening an idle livestock facility in Maquoketa, Iowa. Larson says the building was erected back in the 60's and was state-of-the-art at the time. Now, they're repairing fences and replacing scales. He said their hope is to have it fully operational by late summer, early fall. He explains the situation to Pam Jahnke.

MMore jobs than graduates! That's the story for the graduating class at UW-Platteville's ag school this spring. Charitee Seebecker discusses numbers and high demand areas with Dr. Tera Montgomery.

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