I want to apply for a Dairy Decision Consultant
In addition, the Center for Dairy Excellence also offers funding for dairy farm families and business owners to sit down with a Dairy Decisions Consultant for Employees (DDCe). This consultant will evaluate the farm's current employer -- employee structure and provide recommendations for the creation of employee protocols and relationships.
To participate in the DDC or the DDCe programs, dairy farms must apply and submit with the application a current balance sheet and income statement. All information will be kept confidential. A $250 application fee must also be submitted with the application, which will be returned if the application is not approved.
To access an application, click here.
Applicants must:
-- Have a demonstrated need for unique consulting services
-- Show a sincere interest in improvement -- either in performance, financial management or employee relations
-- Understand that program will fund a maximum of 15 hours or $1,500 of the Dairy Decision Consultant's time
Participating farms can choose the Dairy Decision Consultant they wish to work with. Twelve individuals have been designated as DDC consultants and two have been designated as DDCe consultants. To access the full list approved by the Center for Dairy Excellence, click here. To request a consultant who is not listed as a Dairy Decisions Consultant, call the center at 717-346-0849.
The consultation will involve a maximum of two visits with the DDC or DDCe. The first visit will be exploratory and will involve discussion around the farm’s current business status, employee structure and/or decision making process. During the second visit, the DDC will offer their observations of the operations and a list of potential strategies and options for moving forward in the chosen area of interest.