046: Ahead of the Herd Special Series Episode -Labor and Leadership: Building Strong Teams and Improving Operations
GPS DairyCASTShow Notes
Welcome to Ahead of the Herd, the GPS DairyCAST special series where dairy conversations are real, practical, and just a little bit fun. On this episode, King and Paul are diving into one of the most critical topics on dairies today - leadership and labor. Whether you’re hiring your first team or rebuilding one, this episode is packed with practical advice, stories from the field, and expert insight from Alltech’s own Jorge Delgado. Plus - stick around for a surprise Moo-stery Guest appearance you won’t want to miss! In this episode, you can enjoy: - Expert guest Jorge Delgado of Alltech - A Moo-stery Guest visit in the studio - Questions from the Listener Mailbag - and of course, King and Paul's usual banter.
So grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get ahead of the herd- together.
This GPS DairyCAST special series is proudly sponsored by Alltech. *Our hosts want to hear from you for our LIVE episode recording during the 2026 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum! Submit a question for the Listener Mailbag and join the conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of dairy. From serious questions to the slightly ridiculous - we want them all! Drop your question for King and Paul below and tune in to see if it makes the cut in our listener Mailbag segment: https://forms.office.com/r/jqgGFQbQzc
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