Make your farm records work for you.
This seven-part online course will walk you through the process of tracking genetic improvements through practical record-keeping. Turn information into action, as you learn how to collect and save data so that it can be analyzed and used to make better decisions.
Content will be emailed to you in digestible bites every few days. It will provide a brief overview with links to supporting information on the following subjects:
Why keep records?
A good record-keeping system helps take the guesswork out of management decisions. Farm managers who have high-quality records become more efficient and profitable.
Which system should you use?
The best record-keeping system is the one you will actually use. Any system from low-tech pen and paper to a higher tech software program can help with decision making and will be covered in this course.
Set goals and level up.
From a management perspective, having goals is like following a road map – they help farm managers plan how to get to where they want to go. Throughout this course, you will learn how to use data to identify and reach goals for your cow-calf operation.
Turn your information into action.
One way to assess the impact of management decisions is to have production records pre and post changes. By comparing against your operation’s own history, you can identify the key factors that influence profit and concentrate on improving those areas.
Thanks to our partners at the Alberta Beef Producers, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Canadian Beef Breeds Council and Maritime Beef Test Station for contributing time and expertise during the development of this course.