61. Qualification Standards For GS-1161 Managing agricultural promotional or advisory work as an employee of a Federalor State agricultural agency, farm management service, or national farm http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iv/b/gs1100/1161.htm

United States Office of Personnel Management Operating Manual Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-1161: Crop Insurance Administration Series The text below is extracted verbatim from Section IV-B of the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions (p.176), but contains minor edits to conform to web-page requirements. Use these individual occupational requirements in conjunction with the " Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions ." EDUCATION Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major studyagricultural economics, agronomy, agricultural management, soil science, or other directly related fields. OR EXPERIENCE General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided: General knowledge of crops, farming practices, agricultural market trends, and natural crop hazards; Ability to communicate persuasively; and Ability to plan and organize work. The above knowledge and abilities may have been gained in work such as: Operating or managing a farm or processing plant.

62. Staff List Contact Information - Stanislaus County Gregory Encina Billikopf , Area farm Advisor Specialties Labor management inagriculture, employee selection, pay incentives, negotiation conflict http://cestanislaus.ucdavis.edu/common/stafflist.cfm?county=2193

63. Ohioline, News A farm food safety plan Particular attention is paid to water and manure management,employee hygiene, equipment sanitation and crisis management strategies. http://fusion.ag.ohio-state.edu/news/story.asp?storyid=558

64. Farm & Ranch are currently operating a farm or ranch including accounting, financial management,marketing, goal setting, tax planning, employee management and estate http://www.sanjuanbasintechschool.org/agbusiness.htm

Agriculture Business Management This program is designed for agricultural producers who are currently operating a farm or ranch, and for individuals who plan to manage an agricultural business in the near future. Students may enroll for one to three years of instruction, which will cover all phases of management, including accounting, financial management, marketing, goal setting, tax planning, employee management and estate planning. Classes run for a calendar year, with classroom sessions taking place between January until the end of April and in November and December. One-on-one instruction and work experience take place throughout the year on the farm or ranch. Agriculture Business Management I provides instruction in basic farm and ranch management procedures. Introductory computer instruction prepares students to use computerized accounting programs and financial records to build a base of information that will be analyzed in subsequent courses. Agriculture Business Management II maintains emphasis on accounting and financial records while considering analysis of information compiled in year one. The importance of determining cost of production factors is stressed, along with understanding financial ratios to better analyze the health of the business.

65. NYSCHAP - Small Farm Introduction Keep BTSCC under 200,000. farm Concerns Clinical mastitis. Milk priceReproductive efficiency. Increased numbers of DAs. employee management http://nyschap.vet.cornell.edu/vetCertification/farms/smfarm.asp

Welcome to the Doe Farm General Information about the farm: Family Farm – John and Linda; Son James, wife Cheryl and 3 children; Son Frank Tie stall facility; purebred herd of 75 milking cows; milked 2x/day; 19,500 RHA Farm in existence since 1918, facilities built in early 1950s, addition built in early 1970s The farm family prides their show string of cattle and show as often as possible. Farm Goals: Market purebred stock (bulls, heifers and cows) domestically as well as internationally Small expansion in the future Maintain competitive quality of cattle for the summer show season Keep BTSCC under 200,000 Farm Concerns: Clinical mastitis Milk price Reproductive efficiency Increased numbers of DAs Employee Management: No employee meetings, written goals or handbook James and his son are the main milkers, hired man replaces one of them for weekend milking Field work is done by John and Frank John makes most of the management decisions.

66. Human Resources Management commitment to including workers in farm management decisions, providing a to Mikeand Jean's Berry farm for nearly yearround housing for one employee family. http://www.thefoodalliance.org/human.html

In the human resources section, participants demonstrate their commitment to including workers in farm management decisions, providing a safe and fair work environment, and overall quality of life issues that are so vital to a sustainable farm system. SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION The Youngquists have always sought to provide "the children of [their] workers with the best start possible." To do this, they set out to create a top-notch Preschool/Daycare facility for the children of their farm employees, as well as other children in the community. The Youngquists wrote grants, took out loans and found the building to make this dream a reality. Their hard work has paid off with a successful, self-sustaining, year round day-care facility for infants through 11-year-old children. Not only is this day-care facility a significant asset to the workers, it also represents an important community service to the town of Mt. Vernon as a whole. Through the years the Berry Good School has become financially very solid, allowing the Youngquists the opportunity to improve the educational components and facilities. They have completed a learning center with six computers with Internet capabilities and top-of-the-line bilingual software. They have also hired a curriculum coordinator and two others who work with the children on computer learning.

67. Needs Analysis Summary Points with the basic responsibilities of farm management and consider and knowledge forsuccessful farm managers People skills needed for employee supervision and http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/ITcases/Harvest/Timeline/Links/needs.html

Thursday 4/3 Needs Analysis Summary Points Institutional Source Conclusion Project Proposal (Jorge Recinos) Few established ties between FSU and the Hispanic youth population make the university a potentially uncomfortable and unfamiliar learning environment. Boone Valley Cooperative Extension Library of archived outreach efforts indicates previous community-based education, with focus on radio and video programs. TRLC New technology production facility and high level of technical support staff for innovative technology-based projects is available, as well as 50 Mb of UNIX server space available for project files. College of Agriculture This is their first attempt at outreach based on digital technologies. Currently there is limited use of digital technologies for instruction. Social Source Conclusion Joe Dagsworthy Joe Dagsworthy would like to incorporate 23 years of radio programs on farming and can provide some content resources. Joe Dagsworthy and Sam Kellerman Both view project as a diffusion program and seek a possible wider audience. Sam Kellerman is especially interested in vocational training and the use of workshops. Joe Dagsworthy interested in use of videotape. Billie Redmond Billie Redmond teaches a course on Special Topics in Farm Management. Her academic interest is in using the world wide web technologies for innovative instruction for her Fall 1997 course on Integrated Pest Management.

68. Districts Resources Federal. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. USDA farm Services Agency. USBureau of Land management. National Districts employee Association. http://www.scc.state.id.us/dissres.htm

District Resources Idaho Soil Conservation Commission Listed below are tools to assist Soil Conservation Districts in carrying out their program: Files ending in PDF require Acrobat Reader to access. This is a free software that can be download by click on the "Get Acrobat Reader" icon in the bottom left hand corner of this page. District Budget Request Information SCC Memorandum 02-02 Letter of Intent (County) Letter of Intent (City) District Calendar District Operation Procedures Manual for Soil Conservation Districts Cover Forward Table of Contents Section 1: Conservation Districts and Conservation District Supervisors I daho Conservation Districts Powers of Conservation Districts and Supervisors Conservation District Supervisors' Job Description Conservation District Supervisor's Responsibilities Associate Supervisors Section 2: District Operations Section 3: District Personnel Administration Section 4: Conservation District Fiscal Management Section 5: Legal Guidance Section 6: Conservation Partnerships and Cooperating Agencies Section 8: Environmental Laws Election Guidelines Memo General Guidelines Calendar F ... inancial Management Guidelines for Districts Idaho Soil Conservation Districts Facts About Districts Location Map IRS Reporting Guidelines Public Outreach Tools Education Resources Conservation Cartoons Drinking Water; Kids Stuff

69. Farm Business Management -- Reports -- Minnesota STATEWIDE Business Analysis Cash flow projections Computer instruction, including QuickBooksfor farm Use Internet for farmers farm employee management farm Marketing http://www.mgt.org/fbm/instructors/wc/zenk.htm

Instructor Information Page Steve Zenk Farm Business Management BOLD School 701 South 9 th Street Olivia, MN 56277 Phone 320-523-5468 Fax 320-523-1782 Szenk@ridgewater.mnscu.edu Instructional Service Area Serving Renville and Southern Kandiyohi Counties About our Management Program Our Farm Business Management offers a unique blend of on- farm instruction with optional class room sessions. Attention:FSA Borrowers! We also offer a complete Farm Service Agency Borrower Training course. Courses are offered fall and winter each Year at Cosmos Minnesota. e-mail or call for more information. We offer classroom and or individualized instruction in: Farm Business Analysis Cash flow projections Computer instruction, including QuickBooks for Farm Use Internet for Farmers Farm Employee Management Farm Marketing Income Tax Planning Development of farm business plans Development of Alternate and Niche Markets Links of Interest Rooster. Com

70. Resource Library 350 publications are available, covering a wide range of financial and personal topics,such as farm management, Business Transfer Former Dairy farm employee. http://www.nyfarmnet.org/services/publications/librarymain.htm

Resource Library: Over 350 publications are available, covering a wide range of financial and personal topics, such as Farm Management, Business Transfer, Farm Transitions, Legal information, Family and Personal Matters, and Employment. NY FarmNet Publications: NY FarmNet Brochure Early Symptoms of Farm Stress Management of Farm Stress Stress Management ... Farmer's Employment Workbook: Job Skills Development for Farmers Farm Families: Living and Working Together Series: 10 Steps for Dealing with Tough Economic Times Tensions In Farm Family Relationships Working With a Lawyer Farm Family Decision Making ... Poor communications a leading cause of breakup in farm family businesses: Do you communicate effectively? Taxes Know the Tax Consequences Before Selling Dairy Farm Assets Tax Management Can Increase After Tax Proceeds When Selling Farm Assets Fruit Industry Articles see Information for Fruit Growers Publications for Sale Farm Support Group Manual (coming soon to web for free access) Other FarmNet Publication Resources Current Bibliography of Resources Links to other Extension Publications When the consultant came out to visit us she was helpful. My husband had health problems, and was laid off. We had to deal with moving and with his health problems first, and then find work. It was stressful. The consultant suggested places we could go to for help finding employment, and she helped us come up with some ideas to list on a resume.

71. Denied A Contract For 5 Years, Workers Walk Out farm, in 1998 the US Court of Appeals ordered Beverly farm to resume with the moneythe legislature had appropriated, every nonmanagement employee could get a http://www.afn.org/~iguana/archives/1999_10/19991003.html

Denied a contract for 5 years, workers walk out Jenny Brown October 1999 Winning a union election is frequently the end of a long battle. But for many workers it's also just the first step to getting a voice on the job. Workers at Beverly Farm, a home for developmentally disabled in Godfrey, Illinois, voted in their union in 1994. Since then they have had to wage a five year struggle just to get a first contract. In July, having exhausted other possibilities for winning a fair contract, the workers voted to strike. I talked to Beverly Farm workers on the picket line in August. I was in Illinois as one of five interns who helped out with the strike for a few weeks, as part the AFL-CIO's Union Summer program. We left knowing a lot more about the struggle to get democracy on the job, and the dedication people are willing to put in to see it through. The average pay at Beverly Farm is $5.85/hour, the lowest of any similar facility in Illinois. Because of this, the facility experiences very high turnover. "We need to be paid enough so that we can afford to keep working at Beverly Farm," said Sarah Bramlet, a striker. "It's difficult to provide a high standard of care when most of the employees are short-timers or temporaries." Those who stay are not rewarded. I talked to staff who worked there for 14 years were still making just over $6. Beverly Farm, a private nonprofit, gets 80% of its funds from the State of Illinois. In turn they provide residential care and developmental training for 400 adults. Recently, a lot of that money has been going into legal fees trying to keep the union out.

72. Book Offers Farm Labor Guidelines Good employee management can result in better worker It is published by thenonprofit Western farm management Extension Committee in Laramie, Wyo. http://cahenews.wsu.edu/RELEASES/2002/02067.htm

Washington State University Home 2003 News Releases December 4, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denny Fleenor 206/972-8590 (Work) dfleenor@cahe.wsu.edu 206/632-4399 (Home) Book Offers Farm Labor Guidelines PUYALLUP, Wash. Farmers are not only in the business of raising and harvesting crops, they are in the business of running a business. That includes managing a work force that may include everyone from family members to hired employees, usually including Latino workers who today comprise the vast majority of field workers. "Ag Help Wanted" is a unique new book designed to help farmers, ranchers and others in agricultural production understand and address the complexities and regulatory requirements of managing a work force. The book's introduction describes it as "a guide for owners and managers at every level of agricultural and horticultural operation in the western United States." The 242-page illustrated, full-color book presents principles, practical examples, legal considerations and tools to help producers manage the labor component of their businesses. A Web site, AgHelpWanted.org, provides supplementary information and tools, as well as continually updated links to help the user stay abreast of legal and regulatory changes.

73. NDSU Extension Service Faculty And Staff Directory updated 03/07/03. PT PartTime employee Agriculture edu. Aakre, Dwight,231-7378, farm management Specialist, daakre@ndsuext.nodak.edu. http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/directory/agnr.htm

updated PT Part-Time employee Agriculture and Natural Resources NDSU Extension Service - North Dakota State University Administration agnrdir @ndsuext.nodak.edu Phone No.(701) Morrill Hall 311, Box 5437, Fargo, ND 58105-5437 FAX (701) Hauck, Duane dhauck @ndsuext.nodak.edu Ziegler, Melanie Administrative Assistant mziegler @ndsuext.nodak.edu agecon @ndsuext.nodak.edu Phone No.(701) Morrill Hall 301, Box 5437, Fargo, ND 58105-5437 FAX (701) Lambert, Dave Department Chair (Morrill Hall 219) David.Lambert@ndsu.nodak.edu Aakre, Dwight Farm Management Specialist daakre @ndsuext.nodak.edu Flaskerud, George Crops Economist/Marketing Specialist gflasker@ndsuext.nodak.edu PT Haakenson, Paulann Information Processing Specialist pkautzma@ndsuext.nodak.edu Haugen, Ron Farm Management Specialist (Dec-Mar) rhaugen@ndsuext.nodak.edu Olson, Frayne Farm Management Specialist (Oct-Apr) Frayne.Olson@ndsu.nodak.edu ... sosborne@ndsuext.nodak.edu Petry, Tim Livestock Economist tpetry@ndsuext.nodak.edu Swenson, Andy aswenson@ndsuext.nodak.edu Tweeten, Kathy 328-5135 FAX 328-5123 Community Economic Development Specialist, 4023 N State St, Suite 30, Bismarck, ND 58503

74. Employee Services Management Association - In The News Helen Patton, supervisor II activities, State farm Insurance Co the needs of singlesinto employee events and to a survey by American management Association (AMA http://www.esmassn.org/news/indexsingles.htm

Singling out singles: Structuring employee services to accommodate the dating game by Michael P. Scott Corporate America's effort to help workers juggle a job and family has left some single employees feeling overworked and unappreciated. Savvy companies seeking to establish themselves as Employers of Choice are paying closer attention to the needs of singles in the workplace. "When it comes to employee services, it is important to offer something for everyone," says David Dale, CESM, manager, employee services, Ashland Inc., Lexington, KY. "Therefore, one of our objectives in seeking top talent is to position ourselves as being single friendly." My life is my job In my role as an organizational consultant and speaker, I have heard many stories of singles' needs being ignored and how they often feel taken advantage of at work because of their marital status. The laments of being asked to work extra hours, while married employees are given the flexibility to leave work early if need be, are common. "When most of an employee's waking hours are spent at work, it becomes difficult to meet people socially," says Helen Patton, supervisor II activities, State Farm Insurance Co., Bloomington, IL. "Therefore, many single employees at our company have expressed a desire to meet new people at work and through work." The challenge for employee services providers is to effectively integrate the needs of singles into employee events and programs.

75. Sharemiliking In Wisconsin a strong option for young farmers with management skills and the senior farmer stayson the farm and helps immediately to those looking for an employee who can http://www.wisc.edu/cias/pubs/briefs/034.html

Research Brief Sharemilking in Wisconsin: evaluating a farm entry/exit strategy A long-standing New Zealand arrangement that helps beginning farmers build equity and management skills while allowing retiring farmers to ease out of farming offers promise for the Wisconsin dairy industry. Sharemilking has been part of the New Zealand dairy farmer career path since the 1880s, playing a critical role for the industry as a whole. It has survived because it has been able to change with the New Zealand dairy industry. A tool to help both beginning and retiring farmers is needed for the Wisconsin dairy industry because fewer young people than ever before are starting their own farms. And older farmers are finding few retirement options. Steve Stevenson, associate director of the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS), and Russell O’Harrow, retired Oconto County dairy farmer, traveled to New Zealand in 1995 to find out more about the New Zealand dairy industry. CIAS Research Briefs and summarize some of their observations. This brief takes a closer look at sharemilking and its current pressures in New Zealand and presents some recent findings on how well it may transfer to Wisconsin.

76. Farmers National Farm Management And Real Estate Sales Offers auctions, crop insurance, and farm and ranch management. Browse news, a list of events and a company profile, or send comments. http://www.farmers-national.com/

Company Profile Agricultural Services News and Publications Farm and Ranch Management ... Site Map Welcome to Farmers National Company... Since 1929, Farmers National Company (FNC) has provided farm and ranch management, real estate sales, appraisal, commodity marketing and other agricultural services to landowners that live throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. Today FNC is an employee owned company, serving landowners in the Midwest, High Plains, the Midsouth and Florida. If you could receive an 8% return on your farm investment, would you be interested in buying another farm? Yes No * Congratulations to Territory Growth Winners * Leasing Progress in the Midwest * FNC Opens Office in Eagle Grove, Iowa * Chris Sankey Joins FNC in Kansas * Investment Opportunity - Recreational Property in Central Nebraska * FNC to Auction KSU Foundation Land Learn More! FNC News Page Land Values In Your Area Click here to search for sold farms in your area! Search our sold listings Find out how on the FNC News Page FNC is the Nation's Largest Employee Owned Farmers National Company 11516 Nicholas St., Suite 100 Box 542016

77. Market Journal: Pork Producers/Employee Survey Results Revealed (Nov-28-02) Featured Topic Pork Producer/employee Survey Results while marketing, improved businessmanagement and finance Tina Barrett, NU farm Business Association, has http://marketjournal.unl.edu/archive/021128.shtml

Program Menu Home About the Show Program Schedules Meet the Market Journal Team ... Subscribe to the Market Journal Update Recent Programs March 28, 2003 Drought Strategies Ag Weather Forecast March 14, 2003 Grain Market Update Merchandiser's View Ag-Weather Forecast Archived Programs Program Clip Archive Search Market Journal Other Links NU Cooperative Extension IANR Home Page Agricultural Economics Department NU Cooperative Extension Catalog of Publications ... UNL Home Page Program Resources Pork industry, news, market info. and more. Pork Central More than 2700 Nebraska producers and pork production industry employees were contacted by NU Cooperative Extension and the Nebraska Pork Producers Association. What they said in the survey offers some insight into what may be the future of the pork industry in the state. Also on the program, the checkoff controversy, year-end tax tips for livestock producers, livestock market analysis and more. Audio Video Weather: Al Dutcher, Nebraska State Climatologist

78. Farm Management Meet Our farm Managers. farm management. farm appraisal; farm sales. Give usa call with any questions you might have about our farm management services. http://www.bankillinois.com/wealth/farm/

Wealth Management Personal Banking Commercial Banking Wealth Management COMMERCIAL BANKING PERSONAL BANKING WEALTH MANAGEMENT Asset Management ... Employee Benefit Plans Farm Management Useful Information About Us Contact Join Our Team ... 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 terrific resources to help your farm grow. With first-hand experience in farming and expert knowledge in seed and fertilizer selection, the buying and selling of farm property and strategies to help preserve the integrity of farmland for future generations, our farm managers can help you make the tough decisions that will ensure your future. 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 Give us a call with any questions you might have about our farm management services.

79. Orientation And Training Of Employees, HRM-3-97 rules. Finally, be sure to introduce the new employee to the farm managementteam, including family members and other employees. It 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.

80. Farm Labor Laws And Regulations employee Benefits. 6. Social Security. 7. Unemployment Insurance. 8. RetirementPlans for employees. Taxes. 9. Federal Income Tax Withholding on farm Wages. 10. http://www-agecon.ag.ohio-state.edu/people/erven.1/FarmLabor/

Farm Labor Laws and Regulations This handbook is an information source, not an official interpretation of any of the laws or regulations. This summary of the labor laws and regulations that affect agriculture does not have the weight of law. Therefore, any user of this handbook assumes responsibility for any actions they take based on information from this handbook. Hiring 1. New Hire Reporting 2. Employment of Minors 3. Ohio Workers Compensation 4. Immigration and Nationality Act Wages and Hours 5. Federal Minimum Wage Law Employee Benefits 6. Social Security 7. Unemployment Insurance 8. Retirement Plans for Employees Taxes 9. Federal Income Tax Withholding on Farm Wages 10. State Income Tax Withholding on Farm Wages (Ohio) 11. Work Opportunity and Welfare to Work Tax Credits Health, Safety, Disabilities and Medical Leave 12. OSHA 13. Americans with Disabilities Act 14. Family and Medical Leave Act Discrimination 15. Civil Rights Regulations 16. Sexual Harassment Migrant Farm Workers 17. Migrant Worker Protection Act 18. Migrant Labor Camp Regulations 19. Transportation of Migrant Workers, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations General Topics 20. Guidelines for Terminating and Employee

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