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Know where to look, be flexible and hire the right match for your farm, say growers in low unemployment states.
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Computer automation and sophisticated machinery technology has raised the bar for what was once manual labor on today's farms. More than a third of DTN readers say it's a challenge to find qualified staff with today's tight job markets. In this occasional series, DTN details how to recruit, retain and motivate a talented farm labor pool.
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Iowa grower Kevin Green shares strategies to keep a waiting list of prospective hires flocking to your farm.
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Be sure your employees value benefits like tax-free housing, health insurance or farm vehicles when calculating their total compensation package.
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Praise increases employees' confidence and willingness to receive constructive criticism, says management consultant Gregorio Billikopf.
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On-again, off-again profit-sharing plans don't buy much employee loyalty. Retirement benefits can be an easier way to retain and attract talented employees.
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Not a people person? Maybe you need a human resources consultant to help you handle employees.
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Outgrown your bookkeeper? Part-time pros help farms that need more sophisticated financial analysis stay on course.