General Farm Labor Resources
As an employer, farms have legal responsibilities when hiring employees, interns, apprentices and volunteers. The resources below are meant to provide an overview of your responsibilities as a farm business.
- Handbook for Small and Direct Marketing Farms – WSDA Labor on the Farm, see full fact sheets and other resources on running a successful farm business
- Agricultural Jobs for Youth – WA State Labor and Industries
- Updated Minimum Wage Standards – WA State Labor and Industries
Farm Internship Resources
- U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division – Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards
- Unpaid Internships 101 Factsheet – WA State Labor and Industries (opens as pdf)
- Farm Internship Project – WA State Labor and Industries
- ATTRA Farm Internship Listings
Farm Commons Labor Resources: You must sign up to become a Farm Commons member to access.
Labor Laws Presentation
Know the Law – Avoid Unexpected Liability Webinar
Presented by Melissa Crumb, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Information found on this page is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of professional advice from lawyers and Certified Public Accountants.