The National Dairy FARM Program is currently undergoing its periodic revision, and this webinar will provide an overview of what to expect as Version 2028 takes shape. Speakers will review the program’s history and governance structure, outline the current development timeline and walk through the proposed updates for Animal Care and Workforce Development. The session will also explain how dairy farmers and other industry stakeholders can shape the future of the FARM Program by participating in the process, including how to submit comments and share feedback before decisions are finalized.
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Cornell Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Courses:Capacita y entrena al personal (Employee Development and Training taught in Spanish)
Three leadership practices are essential for supervisors: setting clear expectations, employee training and development, and providing performance feedback. In Employee Development and Training, you will learn best practices to plan and conduct training that engages employees, supports retention, and helps ensure great quality work. You will also learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and performance improvement through employee development, coaching, and career planning.
Topics covered in ASL105-SP:
- Introduction to Effective Training
- Planning for Training
- New Employee Integration
- On-the-Job Training
- Training and Development
- Implementing a Career Planning System
Course begins: Friday, June 19, 2026
Live Zoom discussions: Thursdays, June 25 – July 30, 2026 2:00 PM ET
More information is available at the registration link.
Cornell Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Courses: Organizing Work for High-Quality Results
Organizing Work for High Quality Results (ASL102) teaches farm supervisors how to develop clear expectations and delegate effectively. Learn how to implement a quality management system on your farm, create your own standard operating procedures, and develop processes to streamline work and improve results. This course is appropriate for both new and experienced farm supervisors and managers, as well as those preparing to become supervisors.
Topics covered in ASL102:
- Quality Management Systems
- Continuous improvement
- Setting clear expectations
- Quality assurance
- Protocols, activity flows, and standard operating procedures
- Effective delegation
- Psychological safety
- Social responsibility in agriculture
Course begins: Friday, June 19, 2026
Live Zoom discussions: Thursdays, June 25 – July 30, 2026 3:00 PM ET
More information is available at the registration link.
2026 FARM Evaluator Conference
Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training
Join us for FARM Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training. Annual training is required to maintain evaluator certification. Evaluators training for the first time must be associated with a cooperative or processor that participates in FARM. To register, please email dairyfarm@nmpf.org.
Trainings are held virtually through Zoom; however, the training session has been condensed to one day (or about ¾ of a day for recertification). Training sessions will no longer feature subject matter experts. Instead, optional “Continuing Education” webinar sessions will be available for FARM WFD evaluators throughout the year. More information on these sessions will be shared via the Evaluator Newsletter.
Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training
Join us for FARM Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training. Annual training is required to maintain evaluator certification. Evaluators training for the first time must be associated with a cooperative or processor that participates in FARM. To register, please email dairyfarm@nmpf.org.
Trainings are held virtually through Zoom; however, the training session has been condensed to one day (or about ¾ of a day for recertification). Training sessions will no longer feature subject matter experts. Instead, optional “Continuing Education” webinar sessions will be available for FARM WFD evaluators throughout the year. More information on these sessions will be shared via the Evaluator Newsletter.
Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training
Join us for FARM Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training. Annual training is required to maintain evaluator certification. Evaluators training for the first time must be associated with a cooperative or processor that participates in FARM. To register, please email dairyfarm@nmpf.org.
Trainings are held virtually through Zoom; however, the training session has been condensed to one day (or about ¾ of a day for recertification). Training sessions will no longer feature subject matter experts. Instead, optional “Continuing Education” webinar sessions will be available for FARM WFD evaluators throughout the year. More information on these sessions will be shared via the Evaluator Newsletter.
Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training – Initial Certification
Join us for FARM Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training. Annual training is required to maintain evaluator certification. Evaluators training for the first time must be associated with a cooperative or processor that participates in FARM. To register, please email dairyfarm@nmpf.org.
Trainings are held virtually through Zoom; however, the training session has been condensed to one day (or about ¾ of a day for recertification). Training sessions will no longer feature subject matter experts. Instead, optional “Continuing Education” webinar sessions will be available for FARM WFD evaluators throughout the year. More information on these sessions will be shared via the Evaluator Newsletter.
Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training
Join us for FARM Workforce Development Version 2 Evaluator Training. Annual training is required to maintain evaluator certification. Evaluators training for the first time must be associated with a cooperative or processor that participates in FARM. To register, please email dairyfarm@nmpf.org.
Trainings are held virtually through Zoom; however, the training session has been condensed to one day (or about ¾ of a day for recertification). Training sessions will no longer feature subject matter experts. Instead, optional “Continuing Education” webinar sessions will be available for FARM WFD evaluators throughout the year. More information on these sessions will be shared via the Evaluator Newsletter.