Employing youth for the summer
Many farmers may employ youth labor to help. It’s important to know and understand youth labor laws when hiring minors for summer labor.
5 general farm labor laws
Virtually all employees engaged in agriculture are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. However, some small farm operations and those with mostly family...
How to create a job safety analysis
Improve farm safety by creating a job safety analysis that provides a written protocol for hazardous jobs and a safe step-by-step way to handle them.
5 tips to ensure livestock health before the fair
Show season brings new concerns for livestock health. Learn more about ways to keep livestock healthy before taking them to the fair.
8 tips to prepare your farm for agritourism
Fall is a busy time of year for agritourism. Whether you’re planning a corn maze, a farm festival or a tour of the farm, here are some things to consider.
10 safety tips for installing electric fences
Before installing an electric fence consider these 10 tips to promote efficiency and safety.
How to price farm products
Learn how to price your farm products and set your farm on the path to profitability by using these seven numbers to help clarify your costs.
6 tips for keeping good farm help
Good help is hard to find. Here are some quick tips for keeping good workers.
5 airborne hazards to beware of on the farm
Learn more about common airborne hazards, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent dangerous side effects or death.
How to fund conservation plans
Learn more about the voluntary programs NRCS offers to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance.
