As DHIA services grow and become more technical, the supervisor will become even more important to the success of the DHIA organization. Supervisors also are very important in helping build and maintain dynamic local and state associations. People with the ability and desire to become good, enthusiastic and conscientious supervisors must be recruited and hired. They must be compensated in a way that will give them the incentive and opportunity to reach their potential. The dairy industry and DHIA organizations vary widely from state to state.
Some states have only a few employees while others have many.
Some states have one management organization while others have many local associations. No matter what the organizational structure, there is a need for supervisors throughout the country to receive at least a minimum amount of information. Quality certification will assure that this will happen. Even though certain items must be covered, each state must decide the most advantageous ways for this to happen. Wisconsin conducts a 3-day basic training session every other week as a prerequisite to starting work as a new supervisor.