National Dairy FARM Version 4.0 Evaluator Course

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. 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.

1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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 
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.