Farm Commons

Recent Episodes

Episode 53: Getting on a Roll with Payroll

Posted January 10, 2023 • 00:23:41

Running payroll can be a confusing and frustratingly bureaucratic process for farmers and ranchers attempting to do it independently, but it doesn't...

Episode 52: Strategies for Covering Farm and Ranch Owner Injuries

Posted January 6, 2023 • 00:19:35

As a farmer or rancher, you’re probably familiar with insurance for covering your workers from the risk of injuries at work. This includes workers’...

Episode 51: Legal Considerations for Working Interviews

Posted December 5, 2022 • 00:25:31

Working interviews, also known as trial interviews, can be an excellent way for both employers and prospective employees to learn if a job is the right...

Episode 50: Protecting Your Foraged and Wild Foods Revenue

Posted November 21, 2022 • 00:19:55

While Whole Farm Revenue Protection and the new Micro Farm Policy option provide more flexible crop insurance coverage options for small scale diversified...

Episode 49: Legally Sound Internships on Your Farm

Posted November 4, 2022 • 00:19:47

The answer to questions like "Can I have an intern on my farm?" and "Does it matter what I pay them?" is actually quite straightforward. Before we get...