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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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:
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Instagram
Facebook
Apple Podcast
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Western United Dairies Foundation - https://wudfoundation.com
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