Building Fairness and Cooperation at Your Farm 

Small farms thrive on healthy, fair relationships among farmers, workers, and customers. When everyone is treated with respect and care, they make the farm more productive, safe, and resilient in the face of challenges. We’ll touch on the legal requirements of employing workers and then spend the bulk of the time on fair labor practices and ways to build a fairer and more collaborative workplace based on the standards of the Agricultural Justice Project. We’ll also touch on opportunities to earn preferred status as a wholesale vendor with institutions that pursue values-based sourcing (e.g., Good Food Purchasing Program, Healthcare Without Harm, Real Food Challenge).

Year: 2024
By: Jon Magee