Labor

Effective labor management is one of the most critical skills on successful dairy farms. The links below will help guide you to resources for answering your questions regarding dairy labor management.

References for Ag Employers

Labor Management in Agriculture (California)
Agriculture Labor Management Articles (California)
Employee Incentive Pay in Dairies (California)
Labor Publications (Nebraska)
Guidelines for Managing Ag Labor (Wyoming)
Human Resource Management (Kansas State)
Labor and Employees (Minnesota)
Farm Employee Handbook (Missouri)
Checklist for Ag Employers (Iowa State)

Job Descriptions and Wages

Job Description Generator (Penn State)
Farm Labor Wages (USDA)
Dairy Wage Survey (California)

Working with Hispanic Labor

The Hispanic Workforce (Penn State)
Hispanic Resources for Dairy (Wisconsin)
Hispanic Resources (Minnesota)
Spanish Resources on Milk Quality (Wisconsin)

Forms and Government Agencies

Agricultural Employer's Tax Guide (IRS)
Rural Tax Education (Utah State)
Employment Taxes (IRS)
Employment Tax Publications (IRS)
Employment Tax Forms (IRS)
Department of Revenue (Missouri)
Department of Labor (Missouri)

Laws

U.S. Labor Law (California)
Agricultural Labor Laws (USDA)
Missouri Child Labor Law (Missouri)
Agricultural Law Center (Missouri)
Workers Compensation Insurance (Missouri)
Farm Labor Laws and Regulations (Ohio)

Safety Training for Employees

Safety Risk Areas at the Dairy Farm (South Dakota State)
Agricultural Safety Fact Sheets (Penn State)
Animal Ag Safety Fact Sheets (NASD)

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For questions concerning this page or topics, please contact:
Joe Horner Beef and Dairy Economist
Ryan Milhollin Extension Associate