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Latest Episodes
Episode 45: Why Some Farms Pay Wages as Salary
If you're wondering whether or not you can pay your employees with salary, or simply want to learn more about this form of compensation, we've got answers for you.
Episode 44: Farmland Leasing 101
In this episode, we break down what a lease is, how it functions, and the creative power you have to shape how your lease works.
Episode 43: Unlock the Potential of a Farm Employee Handbook
In this episode, we dive into the surprising efficiencies and improvements of farm employee handbooks. Tune in to learn how an employee handbook can support clear and effective training and communication on your farm while also managing the very real risk
Episode 42: Avoiding Discrimination in Hiring and Firing on New Hampshire Farms
Tune in to learn how to identify and avoid (accidental) discrimination in employment law on your farm so that you can manage your workforce with confidence.
Episode 41: Choosing a Business Structure Together
In this episode, learn how to choose the right business structure when operating the farm with others.
Episode 40: Farm Couples and Managing Stress through Paperwork
In this episode, we discuss the powerful role of paperwork in managing business and personal stress when farming with a spouse or romantic partner.
Episode 39: Farming with Family – Getting in and getting out
In this episode, we explore key legal considerations for setting up a farm business with family members including setting forth processes for how one enters the business and how one gets out.
Episode 38: Land Access Solutions in the Agrarian Commons Model
In this episode, we discuss alternative land access strategies with Ian McSweeney, Director of the Agrarian Trust.
Episode 37: Social Justice through Non-traditional Land Access Strategies
In this episode, we explore non-traditional land access strategies for achieving social justice, including donations of land, crowdfunding, cooperative farmland purchases, long term leases, and more.