Farmers’ Legal Guide to Intern and Volunteer Programs

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Farmers’ Legal Guide to Intern and Volunteer Programs

This guide provides you with what you need to know to run a legally-compliant internship or volunteer program on your farm.

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Getting Started
Interns: Generally Speaking, Interns Are Employees
Volunteers: For profit farms generally cannot have them
Paying In-Kind Wages
- Farmers who are obligated to pay their workers at least the minimum wage and who provide in kind wages to meet all or a portion of that obligation must follow federal rules
- Farmers providing lodging to their workers need to pay attention to a number of other laws
Conclusion

DISCLAIMER: This guide does not provide legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and author. Consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation and the state in which you operate.

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