Published in 2023, this 69-page guide is a deep dive into what employees on diversified vegetable farms value in a workplace.
Grounded in the historical context and economic realities of small- and medium-scale vegetable production, the guide focuses on the four things farm employees value in a workplace: communication, work environment, opportunities for advancement, and livable wages. Authors Sarah Janes Ugoretz, Anita Adalja, and Rue Policastro offer practical, action-oriented tips and examples of ways farmers are building the kinds of positive, long-term employment that supports stronger farm businesses and improved quality of life for everyone who works on the farm.
Printed copies are available in both English and Spanish.
The guide was created with support from the North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, the guide was a component of a collaborative initiative of Not our Farm and the Fairshare CSA Coalition.