197 episodes

Industry Updates for the Modern Dairy Family

Seen & Herd WUD

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    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

Industry Updates for the Modern Dairy Family

    S5E10: Sick Leave & PTO Insight from Anthony Raimondo

    S5E10: Sick Leave & PTO Insight from Anthony Raimondo

    Join us this week on Seen & Herd as we dive into a recent labor webinar with Anthony Raimondo. In this webinar, Anthony reveals the most effective sick leave and PTO strategies that can help you control costs and reduce liability.

    If you have questions about the webinar, please reach out to Kyle Lutz at kyle@wudairies.com.

    ABOUT WESTERN UNITED DAIRIES:


    Questions: If you have any questions about the episode, shoot us an email at ⁠podcast@wudairies.com⁠


    Learn More: To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit ⁠https://westernuniteddairies.com⁠.


    Become a Member: ⁠https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership⁠

    Visit the Western United Dairies’ Website and Social Media Platforms:


    ⁠Website⁠
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    ⁠Facebook⁠
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    • 53 min
    S5E09: Revisiting a LandFlex Tour with Anja Raudabaugh

    S5E09: Revisiting a LandFlex Tour with Anja Raudabaugh

    On this episode of Seen & Herd, Western United Dairies CEO Anja Raudabaugh recaps a LandFlex tour of Westlands Water District with Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria. The tour highlighted innovative recharge projects in the area. Assemblymember Soria, who chairs the Assembly committee, visited the district to explore the managed aquifer recharge (MAR) concept and its implications for sustainable water management.

    To learn more about LandFlex, visit landflex.org. For questions about LandFlex, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com.



    ABOUT WESTERN UNITED DAIRIES:


    Questions: If you have any questions about the episode, shoot us an email at ⁠podcast@wudairies.com⁠


    Learn More: To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit ⁠https://westernuniteddairies.com⁠.


    Become a Member: ⁠https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership⁠

    Visit the Western United Dairies’ Website and Social Media Platforms:


    ⁠Website⁠
    ⁠Instagram⁠
    ⁠Facebook⁠
    ⁠Apple Podcast⁠
    ⁠Spotify⁠

    • 14 min
    S5E08: Sonoma County's Battle for Agricultural Freedom

    S5E08: Sonoma County's Battle for Agricultural Freedom

    In this episode of Seen & Herd, WUD CEO Anja Raudabaugh provides updates on a significant ballot measure in Sonoma County regarding confined animal feeding operations. Anja and Amanda discuss the implications, strategies, and challenges the farming community faces in combating this measure. The conversation delves into the potential impact on various aspects of agriculture, the mobilization efforts of farm bureaus, and the importance of consumer education and trust.

    Learn more, and stay up-to-date, about the ballot measure by visiting SonomaCountyFamilyFarmersAlliance.com. You can read the press release at https://sonomafb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Press-Release-w-FB-Letterhead-V4-030424-1.pdf.

    For questions about the episode, please contact Anja Raudabaugh at anja@wudairies.com.

    ABOUT WESTERN UNITED DAIRIES:


    Questions: If you have any questions about the episode, shoot us an email at ⁠podcast@wudairies.com⁠


    Learn More: To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit ⁠https://westernuniteddairies.com⁠.


    Become a Member: ⁠https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership⁠



    Visit the Western United Dairies’ Website and Social Media Platforms:


    ⁠Website⁠
    ⁠Instagram⁠
    ⁠Facebook⁠
    ⁠Apple Podcast⁠
    ⁠Spotify⁠

    • 18 min
    S5E07: Did you lose a $135k check in your couch cushion?

    S5E07: Did you lose a $135k check in your couch cushion?

    Paul Sousa, the Director of Environmental Services & Regulatory Affairs at Western United Dairies, joins us on this episode of Seen & Herd, where he summarizes the PRB Meeting on February 5, 2024, in Modesto.

    Paul guides us through the meeting's agenda, offering his insight into the topics discussed. A copy of the meeting agenda can be found here. A thorough article summarizing the meeting can be found here.

    For questions about the episode, please reach out to Paul Sousa at paul@wudairies.com.

    ABOUT WESTERN UNITED DAIRIES:


    Questions: If you have any questions about the episode, shoot us an email at ⁠podcast@wudairies.com⁠


    Learn More: To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit ⁠https://westernuniteddairies.com⁠.


    Become a Member: ⁠https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership⁠



    Visit the Western United Dairies’ Website and Social Media Platforms:


    ⁠Website⁠
    ⁠Instagram⁠
    ⁠Facebook⁠
    ⁠Apple Podcast⁠
    ⁠Spotify⁠

    Western United Dairies Foundation - ⁠⁠https://wudfoundation.com⁠⁠

    • 26 min
    S5E06: Groundwater & LandFlex at the World Ag Expo

    S5E06: Groundwater & LandFlex at the World Ag Expo

    This week on Seen & Herd, we have a recording of the LandFlex seminar from the World Ag Expo. Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies, and Aubrey Bettencourt, CEO of the Almond Alliance, presented a LandFlex recap and discussed the immediate impact the program has made.

    Tiffany LaMendola of Ever.Ag ends the episode with a market update.

    For questions about LandFlex, please reach out to Anja Raudabaugh at anja@wudairies.com.

    • 19 min
    S5E05: Catching Up with DTAP

    S5E05: Catching Up with DTAP

    Kyle Lutz, the Technical Assistance Provider at Western United Dairies, joins us on Seen & Herd this week. Kyle gives us an update on the Dairy Technical Assistance Program (DTAP).



    With support from the California Cattle Council, DTAP provides free regulatory assistance for all dairy farmers in California, including:


    Water Quality Permitting Process
    Assistance with Water Board Regulatory Compliance
    Technical Support with Wastewater Paperwork Review and Documentation
    Review of Groundwater/Surface Water Sampling and Monitoring Requirements
    and More!



    For questions about DTAP, please get in touch with Kyle Lutz at kyle@wudfoundation.com or (707)845-0348.



    ABOUT WESTERN UNITED DAIRIES:


    Questions: If you have any questions about the episode, shoot us an email at podcast@wudairies.com


    Learn More: To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit https://westernuniteddairies.com.


    Become a Member: https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership



    Visit the Western United Dairies’ Website and Social Media Platforms:


    Website
    Instagram
    Facebook
    Apple Podcast
    Spotify

    Western United Dairies Foundation - ⁠https://wudfoundation.com⁠

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

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10 Ratings

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New and Updated

The WUD team always something new to review and be aware of in the industry. Along with the weekly update this podcast keeps me updated on topics I find interesting.

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Informative

Thank you for starting this podcast! For those of us who are short on time and cannot always take a brake to sit down and read things this podcast is a great way to stay informed on the go. Keep up the good work!

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