Hispanics make up a large portion of agricultural employees in the United States. When Southern Idaho producers expressed concerns with the turnover of this working group, University of Idaho Extension researchers deployed a survey to Hispanic agricultural employees. The survey gauged the importance of different work factors and the longevity of their employment. The five most important factors were: training, the way the owner/boss treated them, health insurance and salary. Results suggest that an affordable way to increase the longevity of the employment of these workers is ensuring they are treated well and offered ongoing trainings.
Published in the Journal of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) by Thomas, Packman, and Ghimire of University of Idaho Extension.