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Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises

Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises

Labor at the Farm

Finding and keeping good workers can be one of the most challenging aspects of running a farm.  You may prefer plants to people, but it’s your people that will keep operations running smoothly.  Take a look at these resources to learn more about the responsibilities of an employer and guidance on how to create the positive working environment that will keep your farm an energetic place to grow.  See our Farm Safety and Insurance pages for related information.

  • Managing Employees
    • Handbook of Employment Regulations Affecting Florida Farm Employers and Workers – UF/IFAS 
    • Agricultural Law and Regulation Publications– UF/IFAS
    • Farm Labor Supervisor Training Program – UF/IFAS
    • Worker Protection Standards Publications – UF/IFAS
  • Managing Interns and Volunteers
    • Farm Internship Curriculum and Handbook – SARE 
    • Sustainable Farming Internships and Apprenticeships Database – NCAT/ATTRA
  • Florida Labor Law and Agencies
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    • Department of Health (DOH)
    • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
    • Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)
    • Statutory Exemptions and Transportation Laws for Agriculture – FFB
    • Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation
    • Florida Commission on Human Relations
  • Federal Labor Law and Agencies
    • Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL-WHD)
    • Department of Transportation (DOT)
    • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
    • Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Additional Resources
    • Florida Direct Marketing Handbook - UF/IFAS
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    • UF/IFAS Extension Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Program
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