Managing to create and maintain a strong working team

It’s the first sunny day in two weeks, a crew member just busted a tractor tire, the truck won’t start, and you’re out of coffee. How do you stay sane and manage your farm team well amidst the chaos of the farm season? Learn how to communicate effectively and efficiently even when there’s a lot on your mind, and to keep your crew motivated by maintaining open lines of communication. Instructor Daniel Cantor Yalowitz will help you better respond to the different learning and communication styles of those on your crew, ease conflicts when they arise, and learn to keep your crew (and yourself!) productive and focused.

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This is the fifth workshop of a six-workshop series on farm labor management, beginning 1/29/14 and ending 3/13/14. Click here to see the other upcoming workshops in this series. The series will help farmers understand the legal framework and financial implications of farm labor choices, and improve labor management strategies to build a stronger and more productive farm crew. Additional one-on-one support will be available to those who attend at least three workshops including the first session. Dinner will be served at each session. Cost to attend the series is $55 for Local Hero Members, or $12 each for individual workshops. The non-member fee is $75 for the series, or $15 each for individual workshops. Contact Kristen at 413-665-7100 x12 for more information or to register, or register below.