Some will put family considerations above what the business needs in a new employee. Nevertheless, in a larger dairy farm, it is probably helpful to have one or more key employees with interests and skills which complement rather than duplicate those of the manager. Know and Use the Advantages Dairy farm employment has definite advantages that can be taken advantage of in employee recruitment. The following list should suggest to the farm labor recruiter some positive points to be made in a discussion with a potential employee. Work with animals and plants.
Work varies during the year.
Both indoor and outdoor work are included. Sense of accomplishment through observing progress of the farm. Little seasonal unemployment. Little or no time spent commuting to work. Easy to find a different farm job.