145. Michael Kilpatrick on Hiring Amidst the Current Shortage

The farm is hot but your workforce is dwindling. What now?  On today’s episode, I’ll be taking this time to talk to you all about labor. Currently there are lots of folks in the industry struggling with it! Summer crops are coming in, Fall crops are being planted, but labor might be waning due to a variety of factors. In the episode, I’ll be discussing why you need reliable help to fall back on, how you can maximize your production and profits with labor, what you can do to secure the labor force you need and maximize their presence on your farm, and more. Learn a bit about how I hire and maintain a productive team on the farm year round!   You’ll hear:  Reasons why you need labor 1:50 What to do if you can’t secure the labor you need and how you can maximize your time and effort on the farm 10:54 Some effective ways to approach hiring 19:42 What kinds of questions are on our employment application 26:12 What we offer our employees 31:12 How to utilize H2A for productivity and profit 33:43 Resources:Websites - https://www.growingfarmers.com/, https://www.thrivingfarmerpodcast.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/growingfarmerswithmichael Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/growingfarmers/   Harvest Hosts Resources:If interested in being a host, please be sure to mention ​​Thriving Farmer Podcast on your application! We are Harvest Hosts, a platform that connects over 180,000 RVers to local businesses and attractions. Based on our recent survey, Harvest Hosts members spend an average of $50 per night at each Host Location they visit; well-established Hosts are reporting an average of $13,000 in additional annual revenue. Our model is a cost-free opportunity for hosts to share their offerings with our members by opening up space for an overnight stay. We simply tell our members about you and they schedule their visit in advance. In exchange for the overnight stay, Harvest Host members are encouraged to make a purchase of at least $20 at each host location they visit. We hope to see you as a new host location of ours soon. ​If you have additional questions, please contact our Account Executive, JD at [email protected] Hosts Facebook  Harvest Hosts Instagram  Become a Host Information ​Don't believe us? Hear more from a host!