Agriculture

Free agriculture business training day

Ten different classes are offered on subjects including agricultural employment standards, managing your claims to control your workers' compensation costs, business planning, marketing, and more.

If you need assistance, please call 360-902-6366 or email Julie Perales.

November 4, 2016



Farm Internship Project

Learn about a pilot project that allows individuals to work on small farms to learn about farming practices.

Breaks & Meal Periods

Find out what meal and rest periods agricultural employees are entitled to.

Wages

Agricultural employees are subject to the state minimum wage for all hours worked, with an exception.

Record Keeping

Agricultural employers are required to keep records of dates and hours worked and number of piece rate products harvested, and provide a pay statement to their workers.

Farm Labor Contractors

Any person who, for a fee, recruits, supplies, transports, or hires agricultural workers must be registered as a farm labor contractor.

Agricultural Jobs for Teens

Find out specific details on hours of work, prohibited occupations, and wages for minors working in farming and some packing operations.

Agricultural Forms & Publications

Check out these helpful forms and publications regarding agricultural jobs.


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