COVID-19 has reinforced how important our local farms are to food security. These days front line workers include the invaluable efforts of farm employees. They are essential in producing food, raising crops and caring for animals. Let’s show our appreciation on Sunday, May 31. Organizations across the state will be celebrating farmworkers, and New York Farm Bureau is encouraging our members to join in this effort.
How can you say thanks? Here are some ideas.
- Hang a sign on your farm entrance thanking your employees.
- Post a thank you sign in their breakroom or work area.
- Hand out individual wrapped lunches (no buffets or pizza grabs during social distancing).
- Purchase gift cards from local businesses to pass out to your employees.
- Provide cheese, bag of apples or other NY farm products.
- Take a moment to personally speak with each worker and thank them for what they do.
- Stock their fridge with their favorite flavored milk or ice cream.
- Share what they mean to your farm on social media. Use the hashtag #ThankAFarmworker
People like to be appreciated. You know your employees best. Even the smallest gesture can make a difference and make for a happier workplace.
This post originally appeared in New York Farm Bureau’s COVID-19 Update.
