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

  • Protecting Your Farm Crew from Extreme Heat

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    Join CISA for a remote heat safety training for farmers, farm managers and crew leaders. This webinar will cover strategies for monitoring heat risk, providing effective training, communicating with employees, and responding in an emergency. Presenters will share resources farmers and managers can adapt for their own use, including templates and training materials available in Spanish and English.

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  • Cómo proteger equipos de trabajo agrícola del calor extremo

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    Únase a CISA para una capacitación remota sobre protección contra el calor para agricultores, administradores de fincas y jefes de equipo. Este webinar abordará estrategias para monitorear el riesgo de calor, brindar capacitación efectiva, comunicarse con los empleados y responder ante una emergencia. Compartiremos recursos que los agricultores y administradores pueden adaptar para su propio uso, incluyendo plantillas y materiales de capacitación disponibles en español e inglés.

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  • Athletes in Overalls: Injury Risk Management

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    This four-session Zoom series will provide in-depth coverage of risk avoidance and management of musculoskeletal injuries. Information will include movement self-advocacy and considerations for implementing change within a farm's strategies. ​Sliding scale (no questions asked) from 0-$45.

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Explore Resources

  • Penn State Spanish Language Farm Safety Resources

    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.

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  • Agricultural Justice Project Toolkit

    The Agricultural Justice Project Toolkit collects guidance and resources to support building a business and workplace that’s fair and accountable to workers, small-scale farmers, and communities.

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  • Employee Supervision

    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…

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