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Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluation Preparation Guide

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Employee Compensation Change Form

Use this form template to document when an employee's pay is adjusted.

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Employee Break Relief Schedule

Organize your farm employee's shifts with this break relief schedule sheet.

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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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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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Emergency Contacts Poster

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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Emergency Contacts Magnet

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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Dairy Cattle Care Training Agreement

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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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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Dairy Cattle Care Training Log – Individual Employee

Document to record training pertaining to animal care.

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Dairy Cattle Care Training Activity Attendance

Use this form to accurately document dairy cattle care training activity attendance.

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Dairy Cattle Care Ethics Agreement & Training

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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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

Review and complete these Spanish Human Resource templates and tailor them to the needs of your dairy operation.

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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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Continuing Education Training Log – Animal Care

Use this fillable form to document group training sessions pertaining to animal care topics.

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Workforce Development Safety Reference Manual

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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Continuing Education Record – Immediate Family

Use this fillable form to document educational training courses for immediate family members.

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Cow Care Agreement – Immediate Family

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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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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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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Workforce Development Human Resources Reference Manual

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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Job Application Form – Short

Customize this short-form job application to your dairy operation for interested applicants.

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Job Application Form – Employer Comments

Use this document in conjunction with job applications to track the interview process.

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Job Description Worksheet

This worksheet can be used to help dairy owners and managers develop a job description.

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New Hire Checklist

Use this checklist to help ensure new hires are onboarded properly and well prepared to start work on your farm.

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Progressive Disciplinary Action Form

The form allows dairy owners and managers to document the progressive disciplinary action process related to employee performance.

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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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Employee Training Log

Farm employees and supervisors can track employee training using this training log.

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Group Training Attendance Form

Use this form to track employee attendance at group training session(s).

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Housing Cleaning Schedule

Use this suggested cleaning schedule to help farm housing employee occupants plan ahead.

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Housing Emergency Contacts

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

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

Use this housing orientation checklist to ensure topics were discussed with farm employee housing tenants.

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Housing Repair – Journal System

The template can be used for employees to fill out and request housing repairs or information.

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Housing Repair – Ticket Form

This form can be used by farm employees to request repairs or housing information.

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Interview Questionnaire Form

This form can be used to draft questions, take notes and evaluate an applicant during an interview.

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Job Application Form – Long

Customize this long-form job application to your dairy operation for interested applicants.

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Performance Evaluation Form

Customize this performance evaluation form to your farm's operational needs between employees and supervisors.

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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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Employee Emergency Contact Form

Have your employees complete this emergency contact form to keep on file.

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Employee Safety Incident Reporting

Use this form to report all work-related injuries, illnesses or “near miss” events.

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Individual Cow Care Agreement

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 Cattle Care Ethics Agreement

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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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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