Introduction to farm labor management and regulations

Are you looking for help understanding farm labor regulations, finding invested workers, improving your crew’s productivity, or reducing turnover? This session will give an overview of farm labor laws and management issues. It will introduce the range of legal considerations that play into farm labor decisions, and offer strategies for improving the performance, accountability and satisfaction of your workers. Instructor David Chappelle has spent a decade working with farmers and farmworkers in Vermont, and will discuss the central role a farm manager plays in setting the workplace environment, and some of the unique challenges of managing a culturally diverse crew. The session will address hiring practices, staff training, conflict resolution and prevention, and tips for communicating effectively.

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This is the first workshop of a six-workshop series on farm labor management, beginning 1/29/14 and ending 3/13/14. Click here to see the other upcoming workshops in this series. The series will help farmers understand the legal framework and financial implications of farm labor choices, and improve labor management strategies to build a stronger and more productive farm crew. Additional one-on-one support will be available to those who attend at least three workshops including the first session. Dinner will be served at each session. Cost to attend the series is $55 for Local Hero Members, or $12 each for individual workshops. The non-member fee is $75 for the series, or $15 each for individual workshops. Contact Kristen at 413-665-7100 x12 for more information or to register, or register below.