Good decision-making around the type and amount of labor needed on a farm enhances the farm household’s quality of life and increases the likelihood farmers will successfully meet their financial goals. This site provides tools and strategies to help small and medium-sized fruit and vegetable farms make informed labor decisions.

Events

  • Goal Clarity / Claridad en los objetivos

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    For farmers or those who work with farmers - identify what you actually want and work through the internal obstacles that make moving forward feel impossible. Part of the Skill Building Workshops from the Farm Communication Cohort of Cultivemos. Participation is free, and registration is required to receive the meeting link.

    Para agricultores o quienes trabajan con ellos: identifica lo que realmente quieres (al margen de lo que has heredado o de lo que te sientes obligado a perseguir) y supera los obstáculos internos que hacen que avanzar parezca imposible. La participación es gratuita, pero es necesario inscribirse para recibir el enlace a la reunión.

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  • Challenging Conversations? / ¿Conversaciones complicadas?

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    An Interactive Workshop with a focus on skills and self-care in challenging or difficult conversations. Part of the Skill Building Workshops from the Farm Communication Cohort of Cultivemos. Participation is free, and registration is required to receive the meeting link.

    Taller interactivo centrado en las habilidades y el autocuidado en conversaciones complicadas o difíciles.

    Taller interactivo centrado en las habilidades y el autocuidado en conversaciones complicadas o difíciles. La participación es gratuita, pero es necesario inscribirse para recibir el enlace a la reunión.

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  • Kids, Health, and Farm Family Finances

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    Join these upcoming online sessions to learn about new, farmer-tested resources ag educators and service providers can use to help farmers and ranchers integrate childcare, health care, and health insurance into their business and risk management plans. Free. Advanced registration required.

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  • Hot Potato Resource Library: Heat Safety Where You Work

    For farmers laboring in hot conditions, keeping yourselves and others safe is both a priority and a growing challenge. In this companion resource library to the video Hot Potato: Heat Safety Where You Work, farmers and ag service providers from across the country share their tips, practices (SOPs), and policies related to extreme heat.

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  • Conflict Resolution Guidelines: A Quick Guide

    It is critical to the smooth workings of a farm that the people who work there take the time to resolve conflicts in a respectful way. Work to resolve conflicts in ways that contribute to the health and harmony of the entire farm community with this 3-step guide.

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  • Know Your Rights with ICE and Border Patrol

    This two-pager provides guidance on what to do should ICE or Border Patrol come to your farm or stops your vehicle. Note: While the information in this resource has been reviewed by immigration attorneys, it should not be considered legal advice. For legal advice pertaining to your needs please consult with an attorney.

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  • Your Role as an Employee Manager

    Use this Assessing Personnel Management Skills checklist to consider the various aspects of being a successful human resources manager and identify areas to work on developing knowledge and skills. (Developed by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach)

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  • Fast Feedback Loop to Improve Performance (video)

    This 3-minute video shares a quick activity that can help build more productive and stronger farm work teams. The exercise can help improve how employees work together, their level of compassion for each other, and how you can be a better supervisor.

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