| Hiring and managing employees is one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of running a successful farm. Whether you’re hiring your first crew member or looking to improve your management systems, this workshop will give you practical tools to make labor planning smoother and more effective.
Join Beth Holtzman of UVM Extension for an interactive session introducing the Farm Labor Dashboard, a free online suite of tools to help you plan, hire, and manage employees with confidence. Beth will share actionable strategies for recruitment, training, and performance evaluation, helping you and your team thrive.
You’ll walk away knowing how to:
✅ Assess your hiring readiness
✅ Write clear, effective job descriptions
✅ Calculate the true cost of employees
✅ Create employee policy manuals and training plans that work
The session will also feature a Farmer Highlight from Andrew Lawson of Appleton Farm, who will share real-world insights into how he plans for labor each season, builds his team, and manages day-to-day employee performance.
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your farm team and improve your management systems!
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