Labor & Personnel Training

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Farm labor management is a key contributing factor to overall farm viability and success. Understanding hiring, training, task delegation, and leadership development within the farm business can be tricky. The resources provided below will support your overall mission to hire, retain and effectively utilize labor on your farm.

Articles

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Guide to Starting Your Own Farm Business
This guide provides a general overview of what it takes to get your farm up and running in New Hampshire
This guide provides a general overview of what it takes to get your farm up and running in New Hampshire. Learn More
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Understanding Farm Stress
Farmers experience unique stress and mental health challenges due to their occupation
Understanding farm stress and what contributes to it. Learn More

Resources

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NH Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Impact Report: Addressing the Root Causes of Stress, Mental Health, and Suicide in the Farming Community
Our Farmers are Struggling, Farmer mental health challenges can result in loss of life, reduced ability to perform farm duties, lowered farmer quality... Learn More
Selected Essentials in Farm Employment Law - New Hampshire
The short and sweet of farm employment law in New Hampshire Learn More
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Legally Sound Internships on Your Farm
Defines what an intern is and conditions at work. Learn More
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Why Some Farms Pay Wages as Salary
Defines salary, eligibility and tips for identifying when to pay salary on the farm. Learn More
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Hiring Workers Through the H-2A Visa Program
Defines H-2A Visa Program, who can use it, how recruitment works and human rights considerations. Learn More
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Avoiding Discriminatory Questions During an Interview
Includes definition of employment discrimination, explains common risks and provides advice on conducting nondiscriminatory job interviews. Learn More
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The Farm Labor Dashboard
Website contains information on how to effectively recruit, hire, train and retain workers is a critical farm management skill. It includes tips, tool... Learn More
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Legal Guide for New Hampshire Agricultural Producers
We are excited about the completion of a multi-year effort to develop a Legal Guide for New Hampshire Agricultural Producers!  

The pro... Learn More
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Hiring a Farm Employee in New Hampshire: Tax and Paperwork Checklist
Introduction

Hiring a farm employee is an exciting moment. It means the farm is getting large enough and stable enough to take on addit... Learn More
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Managing Risks of Interns and Volunteers in New Hampshire
UNH Cooperative Extension collaborated with Farm Commons to produce this guide to explain the laws behind interns and volunteers. It also provides ins... Learn More