21. Farm Management Newsletter, Summer 2002 A manday is any day during which an employee does agricultural labor for Articles appearing in farm management Update may be reproduced in whole or http://ohioline.osu.edu/fm-news/su02/su02_3.html

Farm Management Newsletter Quarterly Publication of Ohio State University Extension Summer 2002 By David Miller, District Specialist, Farm Management Farm Labor Rules During the busy spring and summer, many farmers hire additional labor. This article provides an overview of the major employment rules for agricultural labor. It does not cover all the details. Federal Minimum Wage The minimum wage is currently $5.15 per hour. Agricultural employers who employ more than 500 man-days of labor in any calendar quarter of the preceding calendar year must pay at least the minimum wage. Agricultural employers using less than the 500 man-days of labor are exempt from the minimum wage provisions. A "man-day" is any day during which an employee does agricultural labor for at least one hour. Five hundred man-days is about equivalent to seven employees working fulltime in a calendar quarter. The employer's immediate family who are employees are not included in the 500 man-day test unless the employer is a farm corporation. Workers' Compensation Ohio law requires EVERY employer, including agricultural employers, to carry workers' compensation. A trade or business must cover all employees regardless of how much they earn.

22. Orientation And Training Of Employees, HRM-3-97 Finally, be sure to introduce the new employee to the farm management team,including family Training farm employees, OSU farm management Update, 1992. http://ohioline.osu.edu/hrm-fact/0003.html

Ohio State University Fact Sheet Agricultural Economics 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43201-1066 Orientation and Training of Employees HRM-3-97 Mark Mechling Do you remember your first day on a job? Were you confident about this new work experience, or were you anxious, perhaps even apprehensive? Most people starting a new job would admit to being nervous, and perhaps concerned about performing up to their employer's expectations and being accepted by other employees. Often farm employers neglect to adequately orient and train new employees. They assume the new employees understand what needs to be done or will "catch on" quickly. A thorough orientation and training program takes time and effort, but will increase worker productivity, decrease confusion, and provide satisfaction for both employer and employee. Orientation Two questions need to be answered in regards to the orientation of a new employee: Who will orientate the new employee? What should be covered during orientation? One person should be in charge of handling orientation. Generally, this will be the owner/operator; however, on large farm operations, another employee may specifically be responsible for orientating all new employees. Having just one individual in charge of orientation ensures a consistent message to new employees. The orientation of a new employee can involve several people even though one person has overall responsibility. Information covered will change from farm to farm, but a basic core of material should be discussed with the new employee, including such specific characteristics of the farm as layout of operation, other employees, history, mission, goals, and role of the employee. This kind of information provides the "big picture" of the farm to the employee. Personnel policies including probationary period, disciplinary actions, work schedule, safety rules, and use of equipment also need to be covered.

23. Agriculture, Natural Resourcs And Resource Development - Farmers Decisions 2001 management AND MARKETING Suggestions for farm Owners Employers can be finedup to $1000 per employee if they cannot produce I9 forms. http://www.utextension.utk.edu/anr/mgmt.html

MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING Suggestions for Farm Owners Complying with Labor Regulations Suggestions for Farm Owners With lower commodity prices, it is important that producers know their cost of production, including variable, fixed, debt repayment and family living expenses. Assistance in determining these actual costs and estimating future costs is available from Extension agents and area farm management specialists. After estimating cost of production, producers can set pricing objectives for their output and use marketing alternatives, including forward cash contracting, hedging and options to help reach their objectives. A thorough understanding of these marketing alternatives is essential in developing pricing objectives. An understanding of local basis trends and magnitude is also essential in evaluating marketing alternatives. Grain storage expenses and potential payoff are important factors in deciding whether to store (commercially or on-farm) grain. Partial budgeting can assist producers in deciding the merits of storing versus selling their output. Teaching improved management and marketing techniques has always been an integral part of The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service's complete educational program. To help farm families realize their financial potential and meet tomorrow's farm and family changes, the Extension Service has management and marketing programs available in all Tennessee counties.

24. Farm Management recommends a wage book for each regular employee. Available through your localCCE office. The objective of the summaries is to help farm managers http://www.cce.cornell.edu/rensselaer/Agriculture/farm_management.htm

Rensselaer County CCE Farm Management Extension Team Coordinator: Cathy Wickswat 518-272-4210 ext 112 Agriculture Home Page] Dairy Farm Management Field Crops ... Rensselaer County CCE Assisting in: Business Planning Estate Taxes Mergers Retirement Planning Farm Income Taxes Sales Tax Requirements Farm Labor and Regulations Record Keeping Transitioning Agriculture and Farmland Protection Agricultural Engineering Overall Farm Dynamics and more! Top Most Requested Farm Management Publications Post-Frame building Handbook NRAES/CCE Publication listing materials, design construction, and construction procedures. To order: email NRAES@cornell.edu Farming Alternatives Brochure/Video Providing a variety of resources to the local farmer looking for new ideas or a non-farmer looking for ways to help strengthen local Ag Available through your local CCE office, www.cals.cornell.edu.

25. Agricultural Services Farm Management Real Estate Agrivest Inc. Agrivest, Inc. provides real estate, farm management, Agrivest, Incorporatedis an employeeowned company specializing in farm management, farm real http://agrivestinc.com/

info@AgrivestInc.com About Agrivest, Inc. 277.59+/- Acres for Sale near Charleston in Coles County 98.91 Acres for Sale near Springfield in Sangamon County Meet the owners of Agrivest, Inc. Pictured seated L-R: Larry Weitekamp, AFM; Denise Poteet; Bob Nelson, AFM. Pictured standing L-R: Dan Newton, AFM; Bob Williamson, AFM; Keith Sheckler, AFM; Jerry Hicks, AFM. Agrivest, Incorporated is an employee-owned company specializing in farm management, farm real estate sales and acquisitions. Each professional manager has a farm background, college degree and is an Accredited Farm Manager with the * American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. All owners have worked together in excess of 14 years and are dedicated to providing Agrivest clients with sound guidance based on a commitment to high quality service. Agrivest, Inc. - Springfield 400 Chatham Rd, Suite 200 Springfield, IL 62704-1458 Office: (217) 241-1101 Fax: (217) 241-1108 email: denise@AgrivestInc.com Agrivest, Inc. - Jacksonville 1044 West Morton Ave.

26. AgriCAREERS, Inc. | Farm Production Candidates Is knowledgeable in hay/ pasture management, crop management, soil conservation, employee turnover decreased under him. Prefer Southeast . $60000+. http://www.agricareersinc.com/cand_farm.htm

Farm Production Candidates Dairy Beef Crop Swine DAIRY PERSONNEL HERDSMAN/MGR Self-employed dairyman leaving family dairy and looking for a Dairy Herd Manager position or semen sales. Ten years of experience on this 1000 cow dairy training milkers, doing AI breeding, managing the fresh cows and supervision of employees. Also has three years sales and servicing dairy accounts balancing rations, feed analysis and health problems. Will consider all locations. $45-$50,000. Call Judy at 800-903-5760. HERDSMAN/ MANAGER HERDSMAN/MGR Has been operations manager for 300 head dairy with duties involving ration formulating, all aspects of TMR feeding, milking, handling manure and servicing equipment. Coordinated feed orders and oversaw milkers. Also had his own welding and fabricating business and repaired various farm equipment. Southwest. $35-$40,000. Call Judy at 800-903-5760. HERDSMAN/MGR Currently handling all the milking, feeding and breeding on 90 cow dairy. Oversees two part-time milkers. His strengths are in herd health and reproduction. He really enjoys AI work. Is open to size of dairy he wants. Would like to relocate near family in OH. $30,000. Call Judy at 800-903-5760.

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28. Employers' Handbook For Agriculture And Horticulture Supervising is one of the key elements in a good employeeemployer relationship . Lorne Owen, P.Ag., M.Ag. Provincial farm management Specialist, http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/grc796

Home Find Staff Calculators Directories ... Links Employers' Handbook for Agriculture and Horticulture recruit better employees supervise, motivate and train your employees to reach desired performance discipline and dismiss employees should that be required. Use this handbook to help you achieve sound human resource management practices which can result in increased productivity, reduced staff turnover, and satisfied employees and managers. This handbook is divided into five sections. You should familiarize yourself with the contents of each section and place the handbook where it can be easily found. Make sure you refer to it when you need specific information. At the end of some sections are working copies of worksheets you may find useful. Introduction PDF - 44K Section One, Human Resource Planning and Regulations, describes the human resource planning process, a process which helps you decide how many and what type of employees you require. This section also advises on regulations of which an employer needs to be aware. Section 1 PDF - 107K Hiring is Section Two. It outlines the process to follow when hiring an employee. There are 10 steps in the hiring process. The flow chart on page 2-2 illustrates the steps in the hiring process along with several critical communication activities associated with these steps.

29. Agrifoods Communications tool for owner, investors and farm employees. Provide a chartor diagram of the management /employee structure of operation. http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/agric/apf/business/guide_01_e.htm

A Guide For Developing Business Plans An Essential Tool for Agribusinesses Business Plans A business plan is an essential tool whether you are expanding your existing farm or considering a new venture. Business plans are developed for internal and external purposes. Internally, the business plan provides details on how you plan to reach your goals and objectives. The plan exposes opportunities and risks involved and allows you to clearly evaluate your operation over the next few years. Externally, your business plan will be required by financial institutions, business partners, investors, and other stakeholders. The plan explains exactly what your objectives are, how you plan to achieve them and how their interests will be met. There is no substitute for a thorough, well designed business planning document and all farm business managers should invest the time to develop and regularly update a business plan. All business plans will differ, depending on the type, size and future plans of the farm business operation. The information presented for completing business plans should serve as a guideline for you to plan and complete a business plan for your farm operation. All items identified in the guide will not be applicable for each farm operation. It will assist you with generating ideas and stimulate essential information in developing a thorough business plan for your operation. Why A Business Plan?

30. JAMES MATHIS - EXPERT WITNESS AGAINST STATR FARM I later attended State farm Claims management school, also at the home office in It is a driving force within each State farm employee to reduce their http://graham.main.nc.us/~bhammel/INS/jmathis.html

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31. Employee Services Management Association employee Services management Association Vicki Allen, State farm employeesActivities Board, State farm Insurance Co.; Bill Rhodes, http://www.esmassn.org/2004Innovative.htm

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32. Dairy Farmers Who Milk The Past Although the 400acre farm s profits were a distant memory, Shatto had both a performance management, employee recordkeeping, workplace safety and http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/feb2005/sb20050228_6257_sb040.htm

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33. Workforce Management Community Center: Training & Organizational Development The necessity of training farm hands for first class farms in the fatherlyhandling of first class farm management and employee Development Assessments http://www.workforce.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?topic=29648&forum=58&1

34. Risk Management Check-Up (Other) Below is a farm Risk management Checkup customized and designed just for you . My employees have been given a copy of our farm employee handbook and http://www.firstpioneer.com/notebook/L3/RMA/other.htm

Does your Farm need a Risk Management Check-Up ? Below is a Farm Risk Management Check-up customized and designed just for you. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to delve through in 10 minutes or less a questionnaire that assesses your ability at managing various risk factors (Crop Production, Legal, Financial, Marketing, Estate Planning and Human Resources) that are all components of running a farm business successfully. Take a moment and complete the twenty quick and easy to read questions below. After you have completed the check-up, calculate your score and read the recommendations. The recommendations provided in the “Our Advice” text box are tailored specific to you. It will point you in the right direction and who to seek help from to improve and sharpen your skills in managing certain business risk factors. Good Luck! Directions for the Risk Management Check-Up Answer all questions by clicking the button next to the answer that best describes you.

35. Farm Credit Canada : Keep The Best He just wants to farm. So, he’s delegated the employee management role to his son.Painchaud says it doesn’t have to be highly complicated, but managing http://www.fcc-sca.ca/en/AboutUs/Media/feature_keep_the_best_e.asp

Log in Contact Us Français Advanced Search I Home Online Services Products ... About Us I Log in Register Farmland Values Online Canadian Farmers Market.com ... Printer friendly Keep the Best Darrell Gill takes in the Farm Credit Canada Keep the Best seminar in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The human resources consultant, who was born and raised on a farm near Winnipeg, recently shared her insight with some successful producers at a Farm Credit Canada AgriSuccess workshop entitled Keep the Best. It was held January 20 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The workshops are delivered in partnership with the Canadian Farm Business Management Council. While salary is certainly a factor in keeping good employees, Painchaud says studies show that for most workers money is not the biggest motivator. Employees want the intangible stuff. What is a good manager to do? Michelle says as managers, farmers must set SMART goals for their employees. SMART stands for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely. Employers must be specific about what they require, how they want it done, the tools to do it and when it needs to be completed. They also need to make sure that the employee can do the job. She advises that SMART goals should be set daily, weekly, monthly and even yearly. AgriSuccess workshops are held throughout the country. Please contact your local Farm Credit Canada office or visit the FCC website at

36. Farm Management Asset management employee Benefit Plans farm management Trust Estate Planning Useful Information MAIN STREET TRUST http://www.mainstreettrust.com/wealth/farm/

Wealth Management Online Banking Cash Management Wealth Management COMMERCIAL BANKING PERSONAL BANKING WEALTH MANAGEMENT Asset Management ... Employee Benefit Plans Farm Management Useful Information MAIN STREET TRUST About Us Contact ... Meet Our Farm Managers Farm Management Farmers starting out today can expect to own around 10% of the land they farm when they retire. Because that land represents their retirements and their estates, it's important to make the right decisions along the way. Our farm managers are great resources to help your farm grow. They have first-hand experience in farming, knowledge in seed and fertilizer selection, the buying and selling of farm property, and strategies to help preserve the integrity of your farmland. We have over 40 years of experience leading to the management of over 24,000 acres of farmland. Let us help you realize your farm's potential by consulting with us on any of the following topics: Leasing arrangements Income/Expense analysis Annual management plan and performance measurements Government program analysis Individualized grain marketing plan Specialty crop analysis Crop progress reports Analytical financial reports Responsible pesticide record keeping Risk management determinations (insurance for crops and buildings) Planning and recommendations for capital improvements Farm appraisal Farm sales Whether you need to acquire more land, new or additional equipment or the funds to cover operational costs, we can arrange an

37. Farm Security - "Treat It Seriously," Security For Animal Agriculture: Preventio farm management should secure and account for such products and report anyone acting Conduct background checks to establish a prospective employee s http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/farmsecurity/445-001/445-001.html

Farm Security - "Treat it Seriously," Security for Animal Agriculture: Prevention Author: C. C. Stallings, F. C. Gwazdauskas, and G. M. Jones, Extension Specialists, Dairy Science; Virginia Tech Publication Number 445-001, July 2002 Threats to farm security can come from many sources. Intentional destruction or contamination of livestock is a possibility that producers must guard against. Safe substances may be used to produce unsafe or harmful combinations if used incorrectly or indiscriminately. These include chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and animal drugs. Farm management should secure and account for such products and report anyone acting suspiciously or wishing to obtain abnormal quantities of any substances. According to the American Feed Industry Association's Guide to Biosecurity Awareness, animals and feed ingredients may become adulterated by the following means: Biological (bacteria, toxins, viruses, parasites, etc.) Chemical (classical chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals, such as pesticides, rodenticides, and heavy metals) Radiological (agents that can be delivered in liquid or solid form) Physical (metals, glass, and plastic)

38. Employee & Labor Relations - Branch Contacts And Services employee Labor Relations Banner, About HR banner farm Service AgencyDAFO/MWA County Offices. 2. Risk management Agency St. Paul, MN RSO http://hr.ffas.usda.gov/offices/elrb/services_elrb.htm

HR Offices Branch Contacts and Services Branch Contacts and Services Peter Sleight, Chief, Phone: 418-8961 Lovita Pollard, Human Resources Assistant, Phone: 418-9069 Felicia Hubb, Human Resources Assistant, Phone: 418-9022 Street Address: 2101 L Street NW, Suite 5800 Washington, D.C. 20037 FAX: (202) 418-9118 (General Correspondence) (202) 418-9119 (Adverse Actions) TDD Phone: (202) 418-9116 Mail address for all purposes aside from Federal Express and Courier: NAME OF ADDRESSEE (if known) USDA/FSA/HRD/ELRB/STOP 0591 1400 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SW WASHINGTON, DC 20250-0591 SPECIAL PROJECTS STAFF MEMBERS PHONE NUMBERS Alternative Dispute Resolution LeAndrea Alsobrook Mission Area Ethics Advisor Tonya Willis Drug Testing Lolita Roberson Ethics Advisor Lolita Roberson Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE-450's) Assist with Reviewing of OGE-450's Tonya Willis Lolita Roberson Hatch Act (Political Activities) Tonya Willis Lolita Roberson Irene Seastrum MAJOR PROGRAM STAFF MEMBERS PHONE NUMBERS Labor Relations Advice and Guidance to Managers/Supervisors Negotiations Training/Manager-Supervisor Unfair Labor Practice Cases Debra Donnelly Theresa Richbow Employee Relations Services [All specialists provide the following within their own area, listed beside staff member]

39. AgDownload.com - Download Farm Software farm, crop, beef and sheep management software available for download. When an employee s pay has been calculated by the system, a pay slip may be pr. http://www.agdownload.com/html/fld00008.asp

Home Contact Explore Search You Are Here: files > Farm Mgmt Weather 1 files. FarmTracker Windows Demo Self Running Demonstration. FarmTracker is an integrated paddock and stock production recording and farm mapping program. It is designed and developed specifically for Australian farming conditions. Farm Office Windows Shareware Farm Operations Management Software. Pin.Point for Agriculture Win 95/98 Demo Australian. Pin.Point for Agriculture is a Windows based integrated agricultural mapping database for use with livestock and crops. It records the topography of properties and automatically record daily activities and events by moving icons on the map... Farmers WageBook Win 95/98 Demo Australian. The Farmer's Wagebook computer software package provides a simple and straightforward system for calculating and recording employee Payment and Holiday Records. When an employee's pay has been calculated by the system, a pay slip may be pr... Farmers Wagebook Windows Demo Summary:- Provides a simple and straightforward system for calculating and recording employee payment records and Holiday Records. When an employee's pay has been calculated by the system, a pay-slip may be printed, and the record is then stored on fil...

40. Kentucky Equine Management Internship Program | K.E.M.I. nonprofit internship program is designed by educators and farm managers Each intern is placed on a Bluegrass horse farm as a full-time employee http://www.kemi.org/

Home A Message from Coordinator Contact Application for Admission ... Links to Some of our Participating Farms What is the Kentucky Equine Management Internship Program (KEMI)? KEMI is a curriculum intended to recruit an educated, enthusiastic work force with an affirmative, life long participation in the equine industry. Working in close cooperation with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Manager’s Club, this non-profit internship program is designed by educators and farm managers with the purpose of providing a unique "hands-on" theoretical training for students. These internships are intended to attract presently enrolled or recently graduated college or university students who are interested in pursuing a career in the equine industry. The internship program began in January of 2000. How do the internships work? The KEMI internship program will provide an eager, enthusiastic work force with a propensity for learning. These interns fill the immediate need for labor and are an employable resource with a vested interest in the success of the horse industry. Encouraged by the contacts made during their practicum experience, it is hoped that upon graduation the interns will seek professions within our industry. Home A Message from Coordinator Evening Lecture Series FAQ ... Newsletter

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