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Updated: January 3, 2024

Leadership and Conflict on the Farm (FS-2023-0671)

People with leadership roles in agricultural operations have the opportunity to benefit from good conflict management processes. When people are passionate about what they are doing, differing opinions on how to do something will arise, making conflict an inevitable part of any worthwhile endeavor (Bennett, 2023). While you probably can't eliminate all disagreements, developing your conflict management skills can increase efficiency and improve employee retention. This fact sheet will provide you with actionable skills to take back to your team. Authors: Taylor Kinniburgh and Neith Little; Leadership and Conflict on the Farm (FS-2023-0671)

Updated: September 6, 2023

Women In Agriculture Webinar Series on Risk Management: Human Resource

This webpage is the human resource archives of the Women In Agriculture webinars.

Updated: March 15, 2023

Chapter 5: The human element: rights and responsibilities, safety and stress

Chapter 5: The human element: rights and responsibilities, safety and stress is part of the online publication "From Surviving to Thriving: Strategies for Urban Farm Success. This chapter will help you learn how to proactively protect the physical and mental health of yourself, anyone else working on your farm, your customers, and your community. It will also talk about how to work towards the long-term sustainability of your farm by engaging your community and planning how you will pass the baton.

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Updated: April 1, 2022

Developing Proactive Legal Strategies for Handling Protesters and Hiring Employees to Limit Legal Issues on Your Farm (FS-1163)

Managing legal risks can mean following a well-thought-out process to hire new employees, correctly training new employees, allowing them additional training to stay current on the most recent chemical application and animal welfare practices, and developing other proactive strategies to limit legal challenges impacting a farm operation. This publication assists readers in better understanding what can go into this process. Title: Developing Proactive Legal Strategies for Handling Protesters and Hiring Employees to Limit Legal Issues on Your Farm (FS-1163). Author: Paul Goeringer, Ellen Pearson

Updated: June 8, 2021

Who’s the Boss

A primary attribute often given for being self-employed is “I’m my own boss.” But, business guru Peter Drucker stated, “The purpose of a business is to have a satisfied customer”. So, whether you’re a farmer, producer, or other type of small business owner; who’s the boss in your business? Is it you, your customers, or both?

Updated: May 2, 2021

Start Farming

Beginning Farmer chapter that covers 1) understanding licenses, permits and certifications for your farm, 2) human resources management and the hiring process basics, and 3) agricultural labor laws, farm insurance overview