Farm Labor Workshop

This on farm labor workshop will engage participants with a working farm tour and relevant subject matter and topics will include: 

• Overview of farm labor challenges in Missouri
• Realities of seasonal labor on diversified vegetable farms
• H2-A Program
• Lessons learned from on-farm experience
• Why systems matter and how they can improve work environment
• Reducing labor strain through systems and workflow design
• Ergonomics, efficiency, communication, conflict resolution
• Extension resources for farm labor planning
• Recordkeeping, planning tools, and technical assistance
• Identifying next steps for individual farms