Join John Hendrickson (Farm Labor Dashboard) and farmer Maria Zordan (MX Morningstar Farm, NY) for a farmer-focused conversation on the true costs and considerations of hiring and supporting a farm team. This workshop will walk through how to build a labor budget you can trust, how to line up payroll with seasonal income, and how labor planning connects to the day-to-day work capacity of your farm.

They’ll talk about estimating wages, budgeting for raises or time off, and preparing for the moments when money is tight but your team still needs stability. Participants will leave with templates, resource examples, and perspectives on budgeting for great employees.