Farmers’ Legal Guide to Intern and Volunteer Programs

The use of interns, volunteers and apprentices on farms is quite common. However, little do most farms know, these labor strategies are chock-full of legal risk. Surprise! Interns, volunteers and apprentices are all generally employees in the eyes of the law, meaning all employment obligations apply. This guide will break all this down for you and give you support on how to get work done on your farm while managing legal risk appropriately.