Resources
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MHC for Seniors: Love Your Veggies
Published on February 13, 2021
Making Healthy Choices for Seniors Newsletter Week 3: Love Your Veggies -
Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern
Published on November 30, 2020
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread. -
Fact Sheet #40: Overview of Youth Employment (Child Labor) Provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for Agricultural Occupations
Published on September 20, 2020
This publication by the US department of labor is a fact sheet providing an overview of youth employment (child labor) provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for Agricultural Occupations . -
Federal Income Tax and FICA Withholding for Foreign Agricultural Workers with an H-2A Visa
Published on September 20, 2020
This publication by the IRS details federal income tax and FICA withholding for foreign agricultural workers with an H-2A visa. -
Child Labor Bulletin 102
Published on September 20, 2020
This bulletin details the child labor requirements in agricultural occupations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Agricultural Employer Checklist
Published on September 13, 2020
This publication is a guide to the legal requirements for hiring agricultural employees in Michigan. -
Agriculture Employee Handbook Template
Published on September 12, 2020
This Employee Handbook was designed as a sample document to be used by farms at their discretion. Once you as the user, insert your name and make the applicable changes, it becomes your farm document and you are solely responsible for the contents. -
Labor Laws and Michigan Agriculture
Published on September 10, 2020
All farm employers and workers need to be aware of and understand the various laws pertaining to labor. This publication attempts to create such awareness and lists references for fuller understanding. -
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool
Published on August 26, 2020
Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19. -
Strengthening Michigan's Vegetable Industry Impact Report
Published on June 3, 2020
The MSU Extension educators help vegetable growers learn about and incorporate new practices to help them reduce the risk posed by pests, improve their efficiency and increase revenue through improved product quality and marketing.