Resources

Here you'll find links to articles, fact sheets and other resources related to being a farm employer.

  • Active Listening Tips Sheet

    The collaborative effort of BFRN (Maine), Northeast SARE, and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have put together a tip sheet to make it easier to listen and communicate with the crew and farm…

  • Arthritis and Gardening

    Arthritis and Gardening This guide provides information about arthritis and how it can impact activities and tasks associated with gardening. While the guide is oriented to gardeners, the information…

  • Avian Influenza (H5N1) Updates & Resources

    This website provides informational resources from the CDC regarding bird flu (H5N1) and human health. It is aimed at supporting educators and technical assistance providers who work with farming audiences. The website includes the weekly updates sent by the CDC to partners on Influenza A (H5N1), and other educational resources developed by the CDC.
  • Children's Needs and Childcare

    This June 2024 Agriculture and Human Values article, uses survey responses from 729 U.S. farm families to understand how children and their childcare needs shape the farm enterprise. A high proportion of respondents made changes to adapt to the needs of children with the greatest impact on farm productivity, followed by impact on the structure of labor on- and off- the farm, and impact on the farm enterprise structure.
  • Classifying Your Workers

    Classifying Your Workers, by Erin Hannum and Rachel Armstrong of Farm Commons. What’s the difference between an employee and an intern or volunteer under the law? What is an independent contractor?…

  • Communication in times of anxiety

    A key role of management is setting the emotional tone for the workplace - something that's critical during times of uncertainty and anxiety. This blog post from UVM Extension's Mary Peabody provides…

  • cómo protegernos del calor extremo

    Mantenerse seguros en condiciones de calor extremo es a la vez una prioridad y un desafío cada vez mayor para los trabajadores agrícolas. Entre 2011 y 2021, un promedio de 43 trabajadores agrícolas perdieron la vida anualmente debido al calor ambiental, según la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales de EE. UU.
  • Creating a Personnel Policy Manual

    A personnel policy manual insures that all employees are aware of the policies and expectations of your business. A manual enhances your professionalism, creates consistency in communications, and…

  • Creating Cash Flow Projections

    In developing your workforce plan, you want to make sure that you have adequate cash on hand to cover your payroll expenses. A cash flow projection (or cash flow budget) is an estimate of the amount…

  • Dealing with Problems in the Workplace

    A video from the Farm Manager Video Series This short video addresses how to identify and deal with workplace problems. University of New Hampshire's Pat McCabe provides practical advice on how to…