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Hiring and managing employees is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of running a successful farm. Whether you’re hiring your first crew member or looking to improve your management systems, this workshop will give you practical tools to make labor planning smoother and more effective.
Join this interactive session to learn about how the free, online suite of tools at the Farm Labor Dashboard can help you plan, hire, and manage employees with confidence. We'll share actionable strategies for recruitment, training, and performance evaluation, helping you and your team thrive.
You’ll walk away knowing how to:
✅ Assess your hiring readiness
✅ Write clear, effective job descriptions
✅ Calculate the true cost of employees
✅ Create employee policy manuals and training plans that work
The session will also feature a Farmer Highlightfrom Andrew Lawson of Appleton Farm, who will share real-world insights into how he plans for labor each season, builds his team, and manages day-to-day employee performance.
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Note: When registering, please select "Employment Workshops" under "Choose Your Program"
This session is hosted by the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (NESFP) and supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2025-70027-42540, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.