The NATIONAL DAIRY FARM PROGRAM IS A NATIONWIDE, verifiable program
that addresses animal well-being. Having well-trained, knowledgeable
EVALUATORS IS KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL ANIMAL CARE PROGRAM. Learn more
about the FARM Program.
[http://nationaldairyfarm.com/about-farm] This intensive training
will cover the intent of the FARM Program and explain how to
successfully complete a FARM VERSION 4.0 evaluation based on the
NATIONAL DAIRY FARM PROGRAM GUIDELINES. FARM EVALUATOR TRAINING
This intensive training will cover the intent of the FARM Program and
explain how to successfully complete a FARM Version 4.0 evaluation
based on the National Dairy FARM Program guidelines.
FARM ANIMAL CARE VERSION 4.0 EVALUATORS
Certified Evaluators are qualified to conduct FARM Animal Care
Version 4.0 2nd party evaluations.
Evaluator Applicant Approval and Certification Process
_Applicants must apply for initial approval for Animal Care Version
4.0 training regardless if they have been certified in pervious FARM
Animal Care versions. Once an individual has completed an initial
application for Version 4.0, they do not have to reapply for annual
recertification._
* Applicants will apply:
* When completing the application applicants must include the name
and email of their Evaluator Trainer or note they are participating in
a FARM led training
* Applicants who have meet the evaluator applicant requirements will
receive approval by FARM Program will then be interviewed on the phone
by an Evaluator Trainer or FARM with a scoring rubric.
* Approved Evaluators applicants must complete their inaugural
training in-person by a certified Evaluator Trainer or FARM hosted
training.
Maintaining Certification
* Evaluators must re-certify on an annual basis in-person or via
live webinar conducted by a certified Evaluator Trainer or hosted by
FARM.
* EVALUATORS MUST BE SHADOWED BY A CERTIFIED EVALUATOR TRAINER AT A
MINIMUM OF ONCE A YEAR.
* FARM recommends at least two times per year
_Certification of an Evaluator will be based upon assessment of:_
* Education/on-farm dairy industry experience captured in resume, CV
or similar document
* Interview with associated rubric score
* Performance on pre-training work
* Completion of in-classroom training
* Completion of on-farm practicum
* Completion of database practicum
* Performance on training tests
* Approval by FARM Program staff
_*Experience must be approved by the National Dairy FARM Program_
Evaluator Applicant Requirements
Evaluators must have at least a combination of five years of education
and/or on-dairy farm industry experience. Education experience can
include animal science, dairy science or other relevant curriculum.
* Credentials must be verified through a resume, CV, summary of
experience or similar document with three dairy farm or industry
references reviewed and approved by FARM staff
* Evaluators must be able to perform basic email, internet and
mobile tablet and computer functions.
* Evaluators must be capable of easily communicating with FARM
Program staff on a regular basis via email and/or phone.
* Evaluators must implement the program with the highest level of
integrity.
_The National Dairy FARM Program reserves the right to reject or
revoke the certification of any applicant or evaluator after
certification who fails to meet program standards._
Cost
$525.00 Includes training materials, two lunches, travel to/from the
farm, meeting room rental
Agenda
_Tuesday, August 20
_8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Classroom - HYATT PLACE BOISE/DOWNTOWN | 1024 West Bannock Street,
Boise, Idaho, United States, 83702
_Wednesday, August 21
_7:00 am - 4:00 pm
On-Farm Evaluation - Ride Bus from the Hyatt Place
*Please do not book flights before 6:00 pm
**Breakfast and Lunch will be provided daily**
HOTEL
Hyatt Place Boise/Downtown
[https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/idaho/hyatt-place-boise-downtown/boizb?corp_id=G-FARM]
1024 West Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83702
Room Rate: $179.00
Cut Off Date: 7/19/19
**Guests will need to manually enter their arrival and departure dates
and the rate will automatically populate. Guests can also book
reservations over the phone by calling our 24/7 Reservations
Department at 1 (800) 993-4805 and asking for the National Dairy FARM
group.
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