Look around and take in the serene beauty of your farm. You and your family have put in countless hours of hard work to keep it up and running. Now, it seems that your children have begun their adult lives. They are going to college, getting married, or moving away. Of course, they may still help you in some capacity at your farm but, you require further assistance. It is time to consider hiring outside help for the benefit of you and your farm.
Do you remember how enthusiastic your children were about working when they first started? Why not try hiring more kids to work on your farm?
Working on a farm teaches kids the values of hard work, sweat, and determination. There are many ways you can reach out to your community to acquire employees. You may want to begin by word of mouth. You’ve probably made many long-lasting friendships with neighbors and other farmers in the area. These people should be some of the first you call while you’re trying to find help. Chances are, they will be more than happy to assist you!
If you have no luck finding employees through your acquaintances, consider posting a “help wanted” add in your paper or online. Here is an example of different sites and ways you can write your job posting. Your local paper will most likely yield fewer results than an online posting. Focus most of your time on perfecting your call to action online.
The next step you should take is heading over to your local high school. You can have a chat with the principle, or secretaries, and discuss offering a volunteer program at your farm. Many high schools require their students to commit to a certain amount of community service/volunteer hours. This would be a perfect opportunity for you to get assistance without straining your budget. It could also lead to a volunteer becoming a full-time employee.
Remember to always stay optimistic in your search for the perfect employee. Keep working hard and thriving!
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