Building Labor Resilience: Managing Payroll and Risk on the Farm
Hiring, supporting, and retaining a strong farm team starts with a labor budget you can trust. Join John Hendrickson, co-creator of the Farm Labor Dashboard and Maria Zordon, owner/operator of MX Morningstar Farm (NY) for a deep dive into building realistic financial plans for farm labor based on farmer-tested strategies and real-world examples.
We'll Explore:
How to forecast payroll expenses and incorporate labor into a whole-farm budget
Aligning labor needs with work capacity and productivity
Managing cash flow when payroll and income don’t line up
Templates, Tools, and examples you can adapt for your farm
You’ll leave with practical tools and farmer perspectives to support confident budgeting, clearer planning, and stronger teams.