Ag Labor

Finding and retaining skilled farm employees is a challenge. A new collection of Labor Resources created by the Ohio Farm Bureau and Nationwide is designed to help farmers understand the long-term implications of the labor shortage and provide solutions that will help position your farm business better attract, hire and retain farm workers.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Thermal Imaging Tech in Agriculture and a Labor Update

Ohio Farm Bureau and Nationwide are offering members thermal imaging cameras, a new, free tool that can pinpoint potential fire hazards on the farm.

Legal with Leah: Overtime

Learn all about the basic laws, exemptions and considerations you should make when it comes to overtime.

Legal with Leah: Minors in the workforce

As we near the end of summer, farmers may have some high school students or other local kids working for them, but back to school time may mean some different limitations on those employees.

Legal with Leah: Minimum wage exemptions

Everyone is aware of the requirements to pay minimum wage, but there are some exemptions for agriculture that are good…

Across the Table: Farm labor resources

Ohio Farm Bureau is offering a new resource to our members, the “A Guide to Finding, Hiring and Retaining Farm Employees.”

Ohio Farm Bureau unveils farm labor resources

Ohio Farm Bureau, in a partnership with Nationwide, has released a first-of-its-kind ‘Labor Intelligence Report’ and ‘Guide to Finding, Hiring and Retaining Farm Employees’ through their new Ag Intelligence Service.

Muck farming, labor present challenges

If Americans want their produce grown in the U.S., under this country’s food safety regulations, the guest worker program needs to be updated.

Ruff Farms’ family-first culture attracts employees

How employees are treated, and also the opportunity to have year-round employment through the farm and related businesses, are key to the Ruffs’ success in attracting and retaining skilled farm talent.

Sunrise Cooperative provides employees ag education

Employee ag education enables the cooperative to provide the best service and solutions for their member-owners, which is key to their continued success.

Labor intensive business 100-plus years strong in Butler County

Maintaining a knowledgeable and robust workforce is key to sustainability and any potential growth for Brown’s Family Farm Market in the future.