When interviewing look

for personality not skills

because you can always

teach skills.

Jewel — Petersburg, Virginia

Heartbeat of the Farm: Human Resource Management courses in Iowa are made possible

by these statewide sponsors.

United States Department of Agriculture ”

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Heartbeat of the Farm:Human Resource Management

A four-session course designed to give women strategies for effectively

working with family and employees

EXTENDING KNOWLEDGEEMPOWERING WOMEN

Heartbeat of the Farm is taught in the tradition of Annie’s Project:

• Topics of importance to your future in farming• Brief presentations and extended discussions

with ag professionals• Practical hands-on activities• Decision making resources available to you• Networking with other farm women

WOMEN in AG Courses in Iowa

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Diversity Officer, 2150 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, 515-294-1482, extdiversity@iastate.edu. All other inquiries may be directed to 800-262-3804. WIA 0006A Revised January 2019

What is Heartbeat of the Farm: Human Resource Management? The heartbeat of every farm business is the people

involved. This course is designed to empower farm

women to improve working relationships with both

family and non-family partners and employees. Women

will become more knowledgeable on effective strategies

to manage human resources in the areas of employee

supply, recruitment and law; family and farm business

communication; employee supervision and retention;

and health, stress and well-being. The course is taught

in the tradition of Annie’s Project and incorporates a

comfortable and supportive learning environment.

www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag

At the end of four weeks, participants will know more about:

• Employee Supply, Recruitment, and Law } Strategies for identifying labor needs } Hiring and terminating } Legal, tax and accounting requirements

• Family and Business Communication } Strategies for sharing farm business goals } Managing interpersonal conflict } Conducting farm business meetings

• Employee Supervision and Retention } Strategies for clarifying expectations } Training family or non-family on job tasks } Evaluating employees and increasing job satisfaction

• Health, Stress, and Well-being } Strategies for balancing personal and work energy } Increasing farm safety } Planning for continuity if one or more key persons is lost

EXTENDING KNOWLEDGEEMPOWERING WOMEN

Registration | Heartbeat of the FarmRegister online at www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag

Encouragement is key. When you’re encouraged and supported, you become a stronger employee.

Sharon – South Dakota ”“$Registration - $75

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Mail registration form with check, payable to Iowa State University, to: ANR Program Services 1151 NSRIC, Ames, Iowa 50011-3310

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Are you able to bring a laptop or tablet computer for accessing online class material? Yes

The fees for service will be used to offset expenses and to support ISU Extension and Outreach Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs.

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