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.

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  • Hands-On Chainsaw 101 Workshop Led by and for Women

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    Join WOW-VT for a full-day, hands-on Chainsaw Safety 101 course in Mendon, VT taught by two experienced female instructors from the Women's Tree Climbing Workshop.® This workshop is designed for anyone who uses—or plans to use a chainsaw around their property. Pre-registration is required. The registration fee is $200. Financial assistance is available.

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  • Recursos de seguridad agrícola en español de UMASH

    La base de datos de recursos del Centro de Salud y Seguridad Agrícola del Alto Medio Oeste contiene una variedad de materiales de salud y seguridad, incluidas varias guías en español. Puede buscar materiales por palabra clave, categoría y etiquetas/temas e idioma. (A list of farm safety resources in Spanish from UMASH)

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  • Hot Potato Resource Library: Heat Safety Where You Work

    For farmers laboring in hot conditions, keeping yourselves and others safe is both a priority and a growing challenge. In this companion resource library to the video Hot Potato: Heat Safety Where You Work, farmers and ag service providers from across the country share their tips, practices (SOPs), and policies related to extreme heat.

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  • Employee Supervision: The Farm Manager video series

    The Farm Manager video series covers management skills that can help create a positive, productive farm work environment. Topics include: - Training Your Employees - Reference Checks - Providing Feedback to Employees - Dealing With Problems in the Workplace - Preventing Discrimination and Harrassment - Ending Employment The series was a collaboration between UNH Extension and UVM Extension

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  • Vermont Tick Information Center

    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.

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  • Customer Service: Resources for Training Employees

    Use these three videos as a starting point for training employees on customer service. These videos address: basic phone etiquette; the challenges explaining farm rules to visitors; and how to interact with an unhappy customer in a way that does not escalate the situation.

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  • Know Your Rights with ICE and Border Patrol

    This two-pager provides guidance on what to do should ICE or Border Patrol come to your farm or stops your vehicle. Note: While the information in this resource has been reviewed by immigration attorneys, it should not be considered legal advice. For legal advice pertaining to your needs please consult with an attorney.

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