As a farm owner or manager, you know how essential it is to care for your workforce. Providing employee benefits like health care, pay raises, and bonuses not only attracts and retains good workers but also creates a supportive and motivated team. However, offering these benefits can sometimes feel overwhelming and stressful – especially when you’re managing the complexities of a farm business.

That’s why we’ve developed our free webinar series designed to help you navigate the world of employee benefits for your farm employees. Whether you’re just starting to think about benefits or you want to improve your current offerings, this free webinar series will support you with tools you need to move forward with confidence.

Why Offer Benefits to Your Farm Employees?

Offering employee benefits might sound like an extra expense, but the truth is it’s an investment in the long-term success of your farm. Here’s why:

• Attract and Retain Great Workers: Farm work can be tough. By offering benefits like health care, pay raises, and bonuses, you can show your employees that you care about their well-being and reward their hard work.
• Boost Employee Morale & Productivity: When workers feel valued, they’re more likely to stay engaged, motivated, and productive. Benefits like regular pay raises or performance bonuses can drive this positive culture.

Join Us for Our Free Webinar Series!

Managing a farm involves a lot of moving pieces, that’s why this webinar series is designed to be practical, actionable, and flexible. Whether you can join us for one session or all three, our webinars are geared to give you tools you need to move forward toward your goals. Over the course of the series, we’ll dive into general employee benefits strategies, pay raises and bonuses, and health care options like QSEHRA.

Webinars are held on Wednesdays in April at Noon CT. Learn more about our offerings and register below!

1. (April 9, 2025): Getting Started with Farm Employee Benefits: General Strategies and Considerations: Offering employee benefits like health care, retirement, bonuses, and pay raises can be an important consideration for employers who want to recruit and retain skilled workers, reduce turnover, and boost morale. But determining which benefits to invest in can also feel overwhelming. Gain peace of mind and explore common options through Farm Commons’ free one-hour webinar! Together, we will outline common employee benefits and orient you to our new in-depth guides and upcoming webinars. We’ll also have time to address your questions and concerns so you can chart a way forward.
2. (April 16, 2025): I Want to Offer a Pay Raise or Bonus to My Farm Employees. Where Do I Start? Offering benefits like bonuses and pay raises can be a powerful strategy for motivating employees, increasing workplace morale, and creating a positive workplace. But, when employee expectations around bonuses or pay raises are unclear or unmet, farmers risk disappointing employees, damaging their reputation for future recruitment, or even facing legal disputes. That’s a lot at stake! Join Farm Commons for a free one-hour webinar and learn how to offer bonuses and pay raises so you can determine which benefits are a good fit for your operation.
3. (April 23, 2025): I Want to Offer Health Benefits to My Farm Employees. Where Do I Start? Choosing the right health benefit option for your farm employees can be complex and overwhelming. However, with careful research and effective communication, offering health benefits can be a win-win for the farm and its employees. Reduce the overwhelm and gain clarity by joining Farm Commons for a free one-hour webinar. Participants will explore three common health benefit options: 1) group health insurance plans, 2) Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRA), and 3) health benefit stipends, and have a chance to ask their questions and share their concerns.

Register for our webinar series today!

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This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2023-38640-39572 through the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under sub-award number LS21-803. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.