Before you host interns on your farm or accept a position as
an intern, it's important to become familiar with state and federal laws and
good internship practices.
Knowing these laws and practices
- Help ensure a good experience for both the host and the
intern
- Prevent misunderstandings, disputes, and even lawsuits or
civil penalties
It is important to understand that a for-profit private business
cannot use volunteers as interns. Farm internships may be exempt from minimum
wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act if they meet
certain criteria.
The resources below include information about laws and
regulations regarding internships and existing farm internship programs.
Resources
List of wage and hour training seminars
Farm internship laws and regulations Wage and hour laws
Oregon Labor and Industries: Technical assistance for employers
BOLI website
For internship seekers
Rogue Farm Corps Program
Farm training programs that offer hands-on experience on a diverse network of commercial family farms in Oregon. Rogue Farm Corps website