Re: Liabilities of volunteering for a farm.

Posted by Chuck MI on September 27, 2005 at 04:25:01 from (65.167.23.222):

In Reply to: Liabilities of volunteering for a farm. posted by Loren on September 26, 2005 at 20:33:40:

My neighbor has a CSA and has volunteers in almost every day. I believe he said they have a million dollar liability policy, I don't know if that is just a typical farm owners policy or on top of that to cover volunteers and visitors. I help him out from time to time, mostly mechanical work and welding, and although I'm not the type to sue, I see his situation as a huge lawsuit waiting to happen. Just too many people in the middle of every thing who are ignorant to the in's and out's of farm operations.

As far as your situation, think baby steps. Don't expect to meet a farmer and jump on the tractor and start plowing. You might need to start with shoveling manure or fixing some equipment, and work your way up. If he knows you can fix it, he'll see that you understand how it works, and more importantly, if you break it you can fix it again.

Good Luck,
Chuck

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