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

  • Women Farmers Aging Strong

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    Join us for this virtual learning circle series running from September through May to help us preserve and protect our most important farming tool: our own bodies. Each month we will cover a different theme and topic, including both mental and physical health awareness along with a new movement exercise we’ll do together. Free. 

  • Farm Movement Advocate Training

    Labor-Movement's nine-month Farm Movement Advocate Training will guide farms in developing a farm-level movement health and injury prevention program that fits your farm's culture. Labor-Movement's team of industry experts in athletic performance, functional movement, psychology, and agriculture sustainability will work with cohort participants to develop internal resources and systems to help protect a vital part of every farm: your crew.

Explore Resources

  • 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 resources 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.

  • Why create an employee handbook for your farm?

    This January 2024 online workshop featured a panel of experienced Vermont farmers who described how and why their employee handbooks have helped finding and retaining employees, establishing and maintaining team morale and overall farm efficiency.

  • Interviewing and Evaluating Applicants

    Interviews are one of the most important steps in the hiring process. They provides an opportunity to get to know applicants before you make a commitment and invest in a new employee. When it comes…