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Animal Care Third-Party Verification Frequently Asked Questions
Answer your commonly asked questions in regard to FARM Animal Care third-party verification, such as what is the purpose, who conducts it and how your farm may be selected for it.
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Handling Cattle In Alleys, Holding Areas And Milk Parlors Video
Manejando el Ganado en Corredores, Áreas de Espera y Salas de Ordeño
Gentle, low stress handling will result in maximum productivity and minimum injuries when maneuvering cattle. Handlers should ensure a quiet, tranquil, stress-free environment where cattle are not overcrowded. Watch this video to learn low stress ways to move cattle while in alleys, holding areas and milking parlors.
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Calf Care & Quality Assurance (CCQA) Reference Manual Version 1
The Calf Care & Quality Assurance (CCQA) program was developed to elevate U.S. calf raiser standards by uniting around key management practices. This reference manual outlines best management practices for farmers and ranchers of any size raising calves for dairy or beef production, such as calf health, management and care, animal handling and stockmanship and employee training and emergency preparedness.
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Proper Calf Handling Poster
Poster del Manejo Apropiado de Becerros
Display this poster to get quick tips for proper calf handling techniques.
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Cow Care Agreement - Immediate Family
Acuerdo de Cuidado Vacuno por Familiares Inmediatos
Dairy farm workers complete this fillable form to meet the “immediate family employees with animal care responsibilities must sign a cow care agreement annually” standard within FARM Animal Care Version 4 to confirm their commitment to the highest standards of animal care.
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Individual Cow Care Agreement
Acuerdo de Cuidado Vacuno por Individuo
Dairy farm workers complete this fillable form to meet the “immediate family employees with animal care responsibilities must sign a cow care agreement annually” standard within FARM Animal Care Version 4 to confirm their commitment to the highest standards of animal care.
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Dairy Stockmanship - K'iche'
View this video in K'iche' to learn more about dairy stockmanship.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
Dairy Stockmanship Video Series - How Do Cows Perceive Their World
Serie en Video de Crianza del Ganado Lechero: Cómo las Vacas Perciben el Mundo
While cattle use all senses to perceive the world, their sensory perception is much different than humans. Considering the way dairy cattle see, smell, hear and taste can help farmers successfully and effectively move cattle after watching this video.
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Dairy Stockmanship Video Series - Natural Behavior in Cattle
Serie en Video de Crianza del Ganado Lechero: Comportamiento Natural del Ganado
Cattle naturally demonstrate herding or packing behavior. Cattle herds have an established pecking order and like to follow in a line with a dominant leader. Learn more about cattle behaviors crucial for sound dairy stockmanship.
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Dairy Stockmanship Video Series - Quiz Key
Serie en Video de Crianza del Ganado Lechero: Respuestas del Cuestionario
Check your results on the 16-question dairy stockmanship quiz. Find the quiz without answers and watch stockmanship videos in this resource library to learn more about dairy cattle behavior and handling.
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Dairy Stockmanship Video Series - Quiz Questions
Serie en Video de Crianza del Ganado Lechero: Preguntas del Cuestionario
Take this 16-question quiz to test your knowledge on dairy stockmanship. Find the answers and watch stockmanship videos in this resource library to learn more about dairy cattle behavior and handling.
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Dairy Stockmanship Video Series - Understanding the Flight Zone
Serie en Video de Crianza del Ganado Lechero: Explicación de la Zona de Fuga
The flight zone is the animal’s safety zone, and its size varies depending on the animal’s degree of tameness. Watch this video to understand the flight zone and how handlers can successfully position their bodies to safely and productively move cattle.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
Dairy Stockmanship Video Series - Understanding the Point of Balance in Dairy Cattle
Serie en Video de Crianza del Ganado Lechero: Explicación del Punto de Balance del Ganado Lechero
Watch this video to learn about how the handler’s location in relation to the dairy cow's point of balance determines whether the animal moves forward or backwards.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
Dairy Stockmanship Video Series - Using Pressure and Release When Moving Dairy Cattle
Serie en Video de Crianza del Ganado Lechero: Uso de Presión y Liberación al Trasladar Ganado Lácteo
Moving closer to the cow’s flight zone can cause cattle to speed up. Moving farther will encourage cattle to relax and slow down. Watch this video to understand how using pressure points can help when moving cattle in stressful situations.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
Dairy Stockmanship Video Series - Using the Senses in Handling Cattle
Serie en Video de Crianza del Ganado Lechero: Uso de los Sentidos en el Manejo del Ganado
It is important to always move softly and calmly around cattle. Watch this video to learn where to position your body around the cattle to keep both animal and handler safe.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
Euthanasia Decision Tree Poster - Dairy Calf
Árboles de Decisión de Eutanasia de Terneros
Display this decision tree to identify key indicators that help determine if calves are showing signs to treat and reevaluate or if euthanasia should be considered immediately.
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Euthanasia Decision Tree Poster - Dairy Cattle
Árbol de Decisión de Euthanasia en Ganado Lechero
Display this decision tree to identify key indicators that help determine if cows are showing signs to treat and reevaluate or if euthanasia should be considered immediately.
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Animal Care Evaluation Preparation Guide Version 4
Use this guide to understand and prepare for a FARM Animal Care evaluation on your dairy farm.
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Completing a FARM Animal Care Evaluation with PC Dart Guide
Use this eight-step guide to execute a FARM Animal Care Evaluation if your farm uses PC Dart.
Dairy Records Management Systems (DRMS)
Attending a FARM Animal Care Program Evaluator/Trainer Training Course Checklist
A guide to help you with the steps before, during and after an Animal Care evaluator or trainer training course.
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Steps to Hosting FARM Animal Care Evaluator Training
As a FARM Animal Care Certified Trainer, it is your responsibility to understand and follow appropriate procedures. Use this step-by-step guide to host your own FARM Animal Care evaluator training course.
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Considerations when Transporting Dairy Animals
Cuestiones a Considerar en el Transporte de Animales Lecheros
Evaluating the dos and don'ts of transporting dairy animals and making decisions in a timely, efficient manner is important always to consider the animals' well-being first. Display this poster to serve as a reminder of what to check for before transporting.
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End of Life Decision-Making - Fitness to Transport Video
Watch this partner spotlight video developed by Elanco Animal Health to support all dairy animal caretakers and owners in the fitness to transport process for details on end-of-life decision making for cattle on your dairy.
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Foot and Mouth Disase (FMD) Progression of Lesions in Cattle Sign
Fiebre Aftosa en el Ganado Vacuno Progresión de las Lesiones
Use this sign to help identify clinical signs caused by foot and mouth disease, progression of lesions based on the amount of days post-infection and what to if you suspect a foreign animal disease.
American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)
Foot and Mouth Disase (FMD) See Something, Say Something Sign
Letrero de “Si ve algo, diga algo” para fiebre aftosa (FMD)
Foot and Mouth Disease can look like many things. Display this sign to help identify visual signs of FMD and if you see something, say something.
Secure Milk Supply
Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Biosecurity
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a protocol for the biosecurity portion of your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Branding
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a protocol for safe and humane cattle branding in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Castration
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a castration protocol for your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Disease & Illness Treatment
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a protocol when it comes to identifying and treating diseases and illnesses in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Euthanasia
Use this fillable template to help establish and document euthanasia protocol as a part of your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Fitness to Transport
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a protocol that ensures suitability for an animal to be culled and transported to market in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Fly Control
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a fly control protocol in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Lameness Prevention & Treatment
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a lameness prevention & treatment protocol in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Medical Procedure
Use this fillable template to help establish and document protocols relating to medical procedures in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Milking Procedure
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a milking procedure protocol in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Non-Ambulatory Cows
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a protocol regarding non-ambulatory cows in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Parasite Control
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a protocol regarding parasite control in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Pest Control
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a pest control protocol in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Pre-Weaned Calves
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a protocol regarding pre-weaned calf management in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Supernumerary Teat Removal
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a supernumerary teat removal protocol in your herd health plan.
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Herd Health Plan Protocol Template - Vaccinations
Use this fillable template to help establish and document a vaccination protocol for your herd in your herd health plan.
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Proper Care for Non-Ambulatory Cows Poster
Cuidado Apropiado Para Vacas No Ambulatorias Póster
Display this poster to help identify a proper down cow protocol, how to prevent, plan and care for non-ambulatory cows and common causes, including milk fever, toxic mastitis, toxic metritis, musculoskeletal damage and massive infection.
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Proper Management of Non-Ambulatory Animals Article
Reference this two-page article to help create your dairy farm's non-ambulatory protocol to ensure you answer the correct questions and establish appropriate protocols.
Cornell University Cooperative Extension
Animal Care Reference Manual Version 4
An easy-to-use, educational and comprehensive resource detailing animal care and management guidelines of the FARM Animal Care Program including checklists, program standards, best practices, references and more.
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Animal Care Reference Manual Version 4 – Print Friendly
A low-color, print-friendly version of the full Animal Care Manual (excluding the appendix). Includes educational and comprehensive animal care and management guidelines of the FARM Animal Care Program such as checklists, program standards, best practices and more in a format more suitable for printing at home.
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Dairy Cattle Care Ethics Agreement
Acuerdo de las Éticas del Cuidado del Ganado Lechero
Review and sign the dairy cattle care ethics agreement to commit to the highest standards of animal care on your dairy.
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Dairy Cattle Care Ethics Agreement & Training
Entrenamiento y Acuerdo de las Éticas del Ganado Lechero
Complete the dairy cattle care ethics agreement and training form to confirm that you have received training in animal care, stockmanship and all other assigned animal care responsibilities.
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PC Dart
PC Dart gives you cutting-edge tools to enhance management decisions and save time: Genomic data merged with performance data, Money Corrected Milk values Trackers (Activity, Heifer, Maternity, Conception, Inventory) to identify trends and track performance.
Dairy Records Management Systems (DRMS)
See It? Stop It! Poster
¿Lo Ve? ¡Deténgalo!
Demonstrate your commitment to animal care. Display this poster for anyone who works around animals to provide guidance on how to report animal abuse, neglect, harm or mishandling. Responsible animal care starts with you!
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See it? Stop it! Flyer
¿Lo Ve? ¡Deténgalo!
Demonstrate your commitment to animal care. Display this sign for anyone who works around animals to provide guidance on how to report animal abuse, neglect, harm or mishandling. Responsible animal care starts with you!
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How to Transition Away from Tail Docking
Switch trimming is the best management practice a farmer can utilize to transition away from tail docking. Use this guide to determine which meets your farm’s individual needs.
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Topic Brief - Artificial Insemination
This factsheet provides background and additional information on artificial insemination. Get answers to frequently asked questions in this topic brief.
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Topic Brief - Disbudding
Use this topic brief to learn more about the removal of horns for the safety of the cattle and your dairy farm staff.
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Topic Brief - Polled Genetics
This topic brief outlines polled genetics including breeding animals for the polled gene as a long-term strategy to reduce the need for disbudding or dehorning in dairy cattle.
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Continuing Education Training Log - Animal Care
Use this fillable form to document group training sessions pertaining to animal care topics.
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Dairy Cattle Care Training Activity Attendance
Asistencia a la Actividad Entrenamiento del Ganado Lechero
Use this form to accurately document dairy cattle care training activity attendance.
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Dairy Cattle Care Training Agreement
Entrenamiento Acuerdo del Ganado Lechero
Complete the dairy cattle care training agreement to confirm that you have received training in animal care, stockmanship and all other assigned animal care responsibilities.
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Dairy Cattle Care Training Log - Individual Employee
Document to record training pertaining to animal care.
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Veterinarian Review Annual Sign-Off Form
Formulario de Aprobación Anual de Revisión de Veterinario
This form is acceptable to meet the written “Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship,” “Herd Health Plan” and “Drug Treatment Records” standards signed annually within FARM Animal Care Version 4.
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Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) Form
Formulario de Relación Veterinario-Cliente-Paciente (VCPR)
This form is acceptable to meet the “written Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship that is signed by the farm owner and Veterinarian of Record annually within the previous 12 months” standard within FARM Animal Care Version 4.
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Recommended or Approved Drug List Form
Complete this fillable form with information on recommended or approved drugs for your dairy as a resource for all employees, veterinarians and other partners.
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Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Information Sheet
Learn more about the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), what it is and how it's used on-farm.
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Drug Treatment Records Veterinarian Review Form
Formulario de Revisión de Veterinario de Registros de Tratamiento con Fármaco
This form is acceptable to meet the “permanent (written or electronic) drug treatment records reviewed at least annually by the Veterinarian of Record” standard within FARM Animal Care Version 4.
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Treatment Record - Daily For Multiple Animals
Use this fillable form to keep track of treatment records on a daily basis and review with your veterinarian. Available in a fillable PDF and spreadsheet.
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Treatment Record - Individual Animal
Use this fillable form to keep track of treatment records on an individual cow basis and review with your veterinarian. Available in a fillable PDF and spreadsheet.
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Treatment Records - Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides background and additional information on the "facility has permanent (written or electronic) treatment records for the treatment of the facility's common diseases" standard within FARM Animal Care Version 4.
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Cattle Routes of Exposure and Disease Examples
Disease causing agents can expose animals and people through different routes. Preventing exposure helps prevent disease. Learn how diseases are spread to help prevent exposure.
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Biosecurity Sign - Biosecure Entry Ahead
Letrero de Bioprotección: Entrada Biosegura Más Adelante
Display this full-page sign for visitors to comply with your dairy farm's biosecurity practices.
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Biosecurity Sign - Clean Boots & Clothing Required
Letrero de Bioprotección: Se Requiere el Uso de Ropa y Botas Limpias
Display this full-page sign on your dairy farm to notify staff and visitors of a biosecure entry point.
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Biosecurity Sign - Cross Only at Biosecure Entry Point
Letrero de Bioprotección: Cruce Solamente en un Punto de Entrada Bioseguro
Display this full-page bilingual sign to alert visitors and staff to only cross at biosecure entry points on your dairy farm.
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Biosecurity Sign - Milk Collection Occurring
Letrero de Bioprotección: Se Está Recolectando la Leche
Display this full-page sign on your dairy farm to indicate when milk transfer is occurring.
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Biosecurity Sign - Milk House Cleaning & Disinfection
Letrero de Bioprotección: Limpieza y Desinfección de Cámara de Leche
Display this full-page sign on your dairy farm to indicate when milk house cleaning and disinfection is complete.
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Animal Movement Log
Tracking animal movement information will be important during a disease outbreak. Use this log to record inbound and outbound animal details.
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People Entry Log
Tracking people movement information will be important during a disease outbreak. Use this log to record inbound and outbound people details.
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Vehicle/Equipment Entry and Delivery Log
In foreign animal disease outbreaks, all vehicles, equipment or deliveries that cross the Line of Separation at the premises must clean and disinfect prior to entry. Tracking movements in this log is important during disease outbreaks.
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Group Training Record
Training dairy workers is important for the benefit of themselves, the animals and the dairy farm. Record the trainees and training topics in this form for documentation of group sessions.
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Environmental Stewardship Fact Sheet Version 2
This one-pager shares the changes that were updated with Version 2 of the FARM Environmental Stewardship Program. Learn more about new data points, updated emission factors and more detailed results.
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Environmental Stewardship Program Scientific Background
FARM Environmental Stewardship Program estimates farm-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy intensity. Learn how it uses a scientific, peer-reviewed model based on IPCC Tier 2 methods and life cycle assessment (LCA) research.
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Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol - Overview
Learn about the farm random sample protocol based on the concept of stratified random sampling for the FARM Environmental Stewardship module.
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Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol - Spreadsheet
Download the fillable Excel spreadsheet to run the FARM Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol.
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Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol - Talking Points
Talking points on the FARM Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol.
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Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol - Using the Spreadsheet
Watch the tutorial on how to use the Environmental Stewardship Sampling Protocol Excel spreadsheet to run the random sampling protocol.
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Scope 3 Reporting Using FARM Environmental Stewardship Program
A company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are divided into Scopes 1, 2 and 3. Read more about these emissions and reporting relating to your business.
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What is FARM Environmental Stewardship Program?
Learn how the FARM Environmental Stewardship program area helps track and communicate a dairy farm’s environmental achievements while setting a path for continuous improvement.
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Environmental Stewardship Continuous Improvement Reference Manual
This Reference Manual offers practical, science-based ideas for reducing GHG emissions in the areas of Feed, Productivity, Manure and Energy. Opportunities and options for consideration are included with links to resources for more information.
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Environmental Stewardship Data Collection Sheet Version 2
Second-party evaluators can use the fillable Excel spreadsheet or print the PDF to collect data for FARM Environmental Stewardship evaluations.
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Environmental Stewardship Evaluation Preparation Guide Version 2
Use this guide to understand and prepare for a FARM Environmental Stewardship evaluation on your dairy farm.
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Environmental Stewardship User Guide Version 2
Co-op field staff, evaluators and dairy farmers input data into the FARM Environmental Stewardship online evaluation tool. This guide explains which records/documents may contain the necessary farm data and answers questions about interpreting each measure and understanding the results.
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GHG Fact Sheet Series - Energy Use Emissions
How does energy use influence GHG emissions? Find out more about fuel and electricity use on-farm and opportunities to reduce energy usage.
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GHG Fact Sheet Series - Enteric Emissions
How does digestion influence GHG emissions? Learn more about enteric emissions, and opportunities to reduce emissions through excellent cow health and productivity.
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GHG Fact Sheet Series - Feed Production Emissions
How does feed production influence GHG emissions? Find out how activities like tillage, planting, irrigation, harvest, pasture management and nutrient application all influence GHG emissions and opportunities to pursue energy efficiency.
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GHG Fact Sheet Series - Introduction to Greenhouse Gases
What are GHGs? Learn about types of GHGs in dairy farming and find out more about U.S. dairy's goals to become GHG neutral, optimize water use while maximizing recycling and improve water quality by 2050.
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Nutrient Management Fact Sheets
Quick reference guide for nutrient management plans for each state.
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2014 Year in Review
This annual report contains a summary of FARM Program activities, events, new resources and more from 2014.
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2015 Year in Review
This annual report contains a summary of FARM Program activities, events, new resources and more from 2015.
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2016 Year in Review
This annual report contains a summary of FARM Program activities, events, new resources and more from 2016.
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2017 Year in Review
This annual report contains a summary of FARM Program activities, events, new resources and more from 2017.
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2018 Year In Review
This annual report contains a summary of FARM Program activities, events, new resources and more from 2018.
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2019 Year In Review
This annual report contains a summary of FARM Program activities, events, new resources and more from 2019.
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2020 Year In Review
This annual report contains a summary of FARM Program activities, events, new resources and more from 2020.
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2021 Year In Review
This annual report contains a summary of FARM Program activities, events, new resources and more from 2021.
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FARM Program Brand Standards
Use these brand standards in any outreach that mentions the FARM Program. Includes guidance on logo, color, fonts, icons, images and more.
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Emergency Contacts Magnet
Imán de Contactos de Emergencia
Displaying this magnet of names and telephone numbers of emergency contacts in a prominent place in the animal facility using employees’ native languages is necessary to speed up communications in an emergency.
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Emergency Contacts Poster
Números de Emergencia Póster
Displaying this poster of names and telephone numbers of emergency contacts in a prominent place in the animal facility using employees’ native languages is necessary to speed up communications in an emergency.
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Employee Handbook Sample
Customize this sample employee handbook and use as a resource for your dairy farm.
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Evaluation Tool Version 1.0 Fact Sheet
This evaluation tool encourages best practices, with a focus on developing sustainable management processes and procedures to promote positive human resources and safety outcomes on dairies.
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Workforce Development Evaluation Preparation Guide Version 1
Use this guide to understand and prepare for a FARM Workforce Development evaluation of your dairy farm. It can be used in conjunction with the FARM Human Resources Reference Manual, FARM Safety Reference Manual, templates and other resources.
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Hiring Tips for Dairy Farms Factsheet
This factsheet outlines hiring process best practices, with the goal being to hire individuals with the right qualifications.
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Housing Cleaning Schedule
Calendario de Limpieza
Use this suggested cleaning schedule to help farm housing employee occupants plan ahead.
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Housing Emergency Contacts
Contactos de Emergencia
Complete this emergency contact form and display in employee housing to ensure employees know who to call in case of an emergency.
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Housing Inspection List
Lista Control de Inspección de la Vivienda
Farm owners or managers can use this housing inspection list to evaluate condition and cleanliness of employee housing.
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Housing Orientation Checklist
Lista Control de la Orientación de la Vivienda
Use this housing orientation checklist to ensure topics were discussed with farm employee housing tenants.
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Housing Repair - Journal System
Sistema de Registro de Reparaciones
The template can be used for employees to fill out and request housing repairs or information.
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Housing Repair - Ticket Form
Boleta de Reparación
This form can be used by farm employees to request repairs or housing information.
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Managing Employee Housing Guide
Farm-provided housing can be an attractive employee benefit. Reference this managing employee housing guide for best practices.
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Interview Questionnaire Form
Formulario de las Preguntas de la Entrevista
This form can be used to draft questions, take notes and evaluate an applicant during an interview.
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Job Application Form - Employer Comments
Formulario de Solicitud de Empleo (Comentarios del Empleador)
Use this document in conjunction with job applications to track the interview process.
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Job Application Form - Long
Formulario de Solicitud de Empleo (Largo)
Customize this long-form job application to your dairy operation for interested applicants.
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Job Application Form - Short
Formulario de Solicitud de Empleo (Corto)
Customize this short-form job application to your dairy operation for interested applicants.
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Job Description Worksheet
Formulario de la Descripción del Trabajo
This worksheet can be used to help dairy owners and managers develop a job description.
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Employee Break Relief Schedule
Hoja de Programación de Descansos
Organize your farm employee's shifts with this break relief schedule sheet.
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Employee Compensation Change Form
Formulario de Cambio en el Salario
Use this form template to document when an employee's pay is adjusted.
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Nationwide Labor Survey Report
Nationwide Labor Survey Report conducted in 2019 by the Center for North American Studies (CNAS) identifies areas where U.S. dairy farms are implementing HR and safety best management practices.
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Performance Evaluation Form
Evaluación Formal de Desempeño
Customize this performance evaluation form to your farm's operational needs between employees and supervisors.
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Progressive Disciplinary Action Form
Formulario de Acción Disciplinaria Progresiva
The form allows dairy owners and managers to document the progressive disciplinary action process related to employee performance.
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Workforce Development Human Resources Reference Manual
Desarrollo del Personal Manual de Referencia de Recursos Humanos
This manual is designed to assist dairy farm owners, managers and other relevant staff in developing a consistent and compliant human resources program on your farm.
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Workforce Development Human Resources Self-Assessment
This self-assessment serves as a starting point to evaluate current HR programs and determine HR needs.
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Human Resources Templates - Spanish
Plantillas de Recursos Humanos
Review and complete these Spanish Human Resource templates and tailor them to the needs of your dairy operation.
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Legal Fact Sheets
These fact sheets summarize state labor laws and regulations for dairy farms, topics include wages, paystubs, deductions, child labor and more.
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Comprehensive Emergency Action Plan Guidance
An Emergency Action Plan provides pertinent information and steps for a dairy to follow if an emergency should occur.
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Employee Safety Incident Reporting
Seguridad del Empleado Formulario de Reporte de Incidentes
Use this form to report all work-related injuries, illnesses or “near miss” events.
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Workforce Development Safety Reference Manual
Desarrollo del Personal Manual de Referencia de Seguridad
This manual was produced with the purpose of identifying safety hazards and safe work practices, as well as applicable OSHA requirements pertaining to dairy farming activities.
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Workforce Development Safety Self-Assessment
This safety self-assessment serves as a starting point to evaluate current safety programs and determine safety needs.
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Alltech FARM Employee Management Series
Alltech and FARM teamed up to create this 3-part video series featuring Alltech's Jorge Delgado outlining practical steps to build your on-farm culture and connect with your team.
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Continuing Education Record - Immediate Family
Use this fillable form to document educational training courses for immediate family members.
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