What To Expect When Hiring A Farm Hand
GALEN DODY
CLINTON, MO.
Farming is a vital role in society, producing enough food to feed not only every person but livestock as well. This places a big pressure on the shoulder of each farm in that their yearly crop needs to be plentiful. So why not pass some of the responsibility onto someone else?
A farm hand is someone who helps with the manual labor to keep things running smoothly. The job description can include building fence, working on equipment, running equipment, moving animals, planting, mowing, tilling, harvesting, and much more. Having extra help will save on accidents resulting from one man doing a two-man job.
When considering if there is room in the budget to hire extra help, realize that the salary for a farm hand averages $11.30 per hour. This is an average. Depending on the area, it can range from $8.45 to $16.57 an hour. Whether you seek fulltime help or part-time help, you will always find someone to fit your needs. Depending on the size of your operation, you may have several farm hands or just one.
Small family farms often rely on family members to help for little or no pay. Children between the ages 13 and 18 who grow up in these situations often know what hard work means before they graduate high school. Many people find that this is the only way they can afford to run their farm.
If you would like to learn more about tips to improve how you run your farm contact us. As the sole head of the operation, it is your job to look into ways you can make this job easier for your line of succession. ∆
GALEN DODY: AgriLegacy, “Keeping the Farm in the Family”, www.agrilegacy.com