"NCBA to Co-host Employee Management in Agriculture Conference with Kansas State University: FOGLEMAN"

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is teaming with Kansas State University and the National Pork Board to offer the "Employee Management For Production Agriculture Conference," Oct. 11-12, 2007.
 
The conference will be held at the Kansas City Airport Marriott Hotel. Early registration ends September 26.
 
General sessions will cover topics such as working with diverse cultures in agricultural businesses, and dealing with difficult economic conditions. Kansas State University Extension Economist Sarah Fogleman says labor management is an aspect of livestock production that has not received enough attention:

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Fogleman says the workshop will help livestock operations retain employees, which helps them reduce costs and operate more efficiently. 

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And the workshop is not just about managing paid employees. It will also focus on making family operations function more smoothly. 
 
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Early registration for the conference is $150, due by Sept. 26. For businesses sending three or more participants, the group rate is $125 per person. The registration fee covers lunches, refreshment breaks, and all conference materials.
 
For more information about the Employee Management in Agriculture Conference, call Sarah Fogleman at Kansas State University at 620-431-1530.