The Chittenden County (Vermont) Opioid Alliance (CCOA) developed the 43-page Employer Toolkit to provide employers with tools necessary to employing people in recovery from substance use disorders.…
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…
This webpage from the University of Vermont Extension's Ground Work Program brings together a number of resources to help you make decisions about purchasing equipment and machinery.
This 2020 Iowa State University publication outlines nine practices agricultural employers should cover during training with employees who operate tractors. These practices help prevent tractor…
A video from the Farm Manager Video Series Training your crews to do their jobs effectively from the start is a key way to avoid problems later. This short video shares a variety of practical…
The UMASH Safety Check is designed to help farmers identify and fix potential hazards before they cause harm to people working on your farms. It includes checklists, tips, and resources to help…
This publication can help you evaluate whether buying used farm machinery makes sense for your operation. In addition to providing information on how to assess the quality and serviceability of the…
This program aims to preserve affordable housing and to help improve the health and welfare of the Vermont farm workforce. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with the goal of committing current funds by September 2025.
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.
View this recording to learn about strategies for identifying, evaluating and using wearable technology that can make you and your employees healthier and safer while working in agriculture. The…
Katie Kulla writes an important article about an often overlooked, but important, health issue-skin protection. Explore why skin protection matters and how you can go out into the field confident that…
This January 2024 online workshop featured a panel of experienced Vermont farmers who described how and why their employee handbooks have helped finding and retaining employees, establishing and maintaining team morale and overall farm efficiency.
This half-hour presentation shared experiences and insights from farmers, extension personnel and community organizations in North Carolina related to transitions from conventional business models to…
Woodland Farm Vision
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Note: Statements in italics are related to labor management.
We value preserving our farm for future generations.
We value…
This document is an FAQ-style bulletin that helps farm business managers estimate the cost of workers' compensation for financial and business planning. It covers requirements, cost factors, and steps to obtain workers' compensation coverage. It was written by Rachel Armstrong of Farm Commons and last updated July 2024.
Learning to be an effective manager often requires a mental shift in how we see ourselves. Chances are good that you got into farming because you liked the work of farming. Once you have employees,…
