Join us for the DCRC Webinar on October 22 at 11:00 AM Central (Chicago) time.
Cows and People Make a Dairy Go. presented by Gerg Bethard, Plains Ponderosa Dairy
Description
The Oct. 22 webinar will feature managing a large dairy operation – from animal systems to recruiting, training, retaining and motivating employees to business growth. Management systems include capturing and analyzing data collected on dairies. Based on the analysis, learn how to make management decisions, develop standard operating procedures and execute tasks. Regarding people, gain insights on attracting top talent, leading people, developing a vision and culture that employees want to be part of, and inspiring people. Additionally, learn how to frame business growth within the vision and goals of ownership.
The webinar’s key learning objectives include:
• Gain an appreciation of running a large business with lots of moving parts.
• Understand the complexities of managing people.
• Recognize the technology and organization needed to manage systems on a dairy.
Bethard grew up in New Jersey and developed a passion for agriculture at a young age. He received his bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees from Virginia Tech University in dairy nutrition and management, and has spent his entire career in the dairy industry. He served on faculty at New Mexico State University and North Carolina State University, and as a technical services specialist for Monsanto Dairy Business. From 2000 to 2014, Greg and his wife Rachel operated G&R Dairy Consulting, Inc., an international dairy consulting business. He consulted with dairy producers and allied industry throughout the United States and around the globe, working in Europe, Asia and Australia. Bethard served as CFO for Pagel Family Businesses in Kewaunee, Wis., from 2014 to 2016. In 2017, he moved to Kansas and realized his lifelong dream of becoming a dairyman. Since then, he has been managing partner at High Plains Ponderosa Dairy in Plains, Kan., and currently serves as CEO.
Veterinarians may earn one Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) credit for attending this DCRC webinar. To learn more about this opportunity, contact JoDee Sattler at: jodee@dcrcouncil.org.
If you are a DCRC member and cannot attend the live program, you may access the webinar at www.dcrcouncil.org by November 7, 2024..
