WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS
WELP Trainings are for technical services providers. From NGOs to Government Agencies, these four day courses hone in communications skills while incorporating farm tours and producer presentations.
This training aims to enable students to assist livestock producers more effectively through improved communication skills and knowledge related to applied resource conservation on grazing lands and livestock operations.
Participation will increase students' understanding and knowledge of livestock operations and the economic impact of conservation-related decisions. The knowledge, skills, and abilities derived from this course will result in better communication and understanding of grazing lands, the nature of clients and their ranching enterprises, and applications as facilitated and addressed by Farm Bill programs.
Students will work directly with consultants of varied disciplines and livestock producers of different types and scales. Generational and personality differences between clients and students are discussed. Multiple scenarios are reviewed during the course, and solutions to challenging situations are presented. Participants engage in group-based planning exercises to develop a communication strategy and plan for different assigned clients
What our participants have to say
“One of the best parts about the class is the ability to be outside, and work with these producers in their environment.”
“I think it’s really important for our employees to meet other employees from other parts of the country and see what’s going on and identify similarities and differences.”