Farm Business Management Programs

PRO-DAIRY Farm Business Management Programs are designed to positively influence dairy business management skills through financial analysis programs, management education programs, group discussions, business management presentations and network building. These efforts help enhance dairy business’ financial success.

    Lean Management Website Series

    As farm managers strive to utilize labor and other inputs more efficiently, Lean Management offers a framework to design production processes that minimize waste and disruptions without sacrificing safety or quality. Over time, managers who adopt Lean systems can shift the entire culture of their organization to enhance employee engagement and productivity. This website offers an overview of Lean Management for an agricultural audience and provides guidance to implement Lean principles and practices within your own farming operation.

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    Dairy Farm Business Summary & Analysis Program

    Dairy Profit Monitor

    Business Management Training

    Cornell Dairy Executive Program

    Cornell Dairy Executive Program is a multi-session executive level management training program to improve business management skills over two one-week programs in a year. CDEP offers dairy producers and managers in related agribusiness opportunities to develop and strengthen skills in business management and leadership.

    Academy for Dairy Executives

    Academy for Dairy Executives was started in 2010 and targets the next generation of farm management and ownership. Curriculum includes “Managing with Finance” and “Managing with Success” topics and learning by networking with other participants in similar roles. Typically participants are the junior generation who return home to more effectively communicate and coordinate with senior farm owners.

    Cornell Dairy Executive Program Management Symposium

    Offers a continuing education to Cornell Dairy Executive Program alumni and other progressive dairy producers on key business management topics facing the industry. Topics range and have included milk pricing, joint ventures and collaboration, activity management, and servant leadership. Attendance is typically up to 100 people, representing up to 100,000 cows.

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    Lauren Augello

    Dairy Management Specialist

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    Lauren Augello
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    Jason Karszes

    Senior Extension Associate

    Animal Science

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    Jason Karszes
    Mary Kate MacKenzie
    Mary Kate MacKenzie

    Farm Business Management Specialist

    Cornell Cooperative Extension

    Farm Business Management Specialist

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    Mary Kate MacKenzie
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    Barry Putnam

    Extension Support

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    Animal Science

    Barry Putnam
    • bp356 [at] cornell.edu