Amanda Andrews grows seven acres of certified organic vegetables for local and regional wholesale markets on Tamarack Hollow Farm in Plainfield, Vermont. In this interview, Amanda shares tips on recruiting, hiring and managing employees.
The resources below offer a variety of communication and management tips and techniques and tools to help create a positive and productive farm work environment.Training Your Employees: Training your…
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.
This website, hosted by the University of Vermont's Integrated Tick Management Program, provides information for farmers on how to protect people, livestock and pets ticks and tick-borne diseases.
Pennsylvania State University's Farm Safety Program has produced 30+ articles and videos on farm safety and health topics in Spanish. Topics range from navigating health insurance options for farm workers to tractor and equipment safety.
The biggest expense on just about any diversified produce farm is labor. It is also the hardest to track. This 17-minute video presentation provides practical approaches to record keeping about labor…
