Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Internship Checklist
A checklist for hosting a farm intern. It helps farm owners prepare tasks, safety training, and paperwork before the intern arrives It also keeps supervisors and interns clear on expectations and safety rules.
ChecklistBeginning Farmer & Land AccessFree PDF
What is on this checklist
- Written intern role description
- Learning goals agreed
- Safety orientation planned
- Work schedule set
- Housing or meals arrangement
- Insurance questions answered
- Supervisor assigned
- Paperwork reviewed with advisor
- End-of-term evaluation planned
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA.
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