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216 | From the Ground Up: Elevating Dairy Farm Culture

Today on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is joined by Alltech’s Jorge Delgado and Compeer’s Brad Herkenhoff to chat about the challenges and strategies related to improving dairy farm culture.  The discussion dives into the importance of identifying and fostering a strong culture on dairy farms, emphasizing the significance of communication and understanding employee motivations. Jorge Delgado shares actionable steps and success stories, highlighting the need for mission statements and continuous engagement to create a cohesive and dedicated workforce. This episode is packed with practical insights tailored for dairy farm owners and managers aiming to enhance their team's performance and engagement. About Compeer Financial Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural America. Our dairy team brings world-class expertise and tailored solutions to support dairy producers’ financial goals and lending needs. For more information, contact the Compeer Dairy Industry Experts 00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Stalled Progress in Dairy Farms 00:23 Meet the our sponsor: Brad Herkenhoff, Compeer Financial  02:13 The Importance of Culture in Dairy Farms 03:26 Insights from Jorge Delgado: Building a Strong Dairy Culture 05:17 Defining and Identifying Culture 08:25 Creating a Mission Statement: A Case Study 17:39 Effective Communication: The Key to Culture 18:55 Challenges and Solutions in Dairy Farm Management 26:24 Final Thoughts: Leadership and Adaptability 27:39 Conclusion: Keep Growing and Upleveling Your Dairy

April 8 • 28m 15.1s
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