GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Farming Industry Statistics

Farm industry focuses on HR growth, automation, skill recruitment, and employee retention.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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40% of farms have implemented health and safety training programs

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33% of farm operations have policies for diversity and inclusion

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54% of farms report using safety incentive programs to improve occupational safety

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30% of farm operations provide mental health resources for employees

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17% of farm HR professionals have experienced burnout or high stress levels

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70% of farms plan to invest in employee wellness programs within the next year

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60% of farms report an increase in mental health issues among workers, access to mental health resources remains limited

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72% of farm operators report difficulty in recruiting skilled labor

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The average farm labor wage in the U.S. was $15.87 per hour in 2022

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Over 60% of farm hiring managers believe that labor shortages negatively impact productivity

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Women make up approximately 23% of the farm workforce in the U.S.

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The median age of farmworkers in the U.S. is 39 years old

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67% of farm HR managers believe increasing automation will impact staffing needs

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About 22% of farm employees are employed part-time or seasonal

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Farm labor turnover rate is approximately 25% annually

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21% of farm operators plan to hire new employees in the next 6 months

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47% of farms have partnerships with local colleges for internship programs

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29% of farm workers are proficient in multiple languages, aiding communication in diverse workforce

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25% of farm workers are under the age of 25, highlighting youth employment in agriculture

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59% of farm HR staff have formal HR qualifications or certifications

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49% of farms collaborate with staffing agencies for labor needs

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70% of farm workers receive some form of formal training annually

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34% of farms provide transportation assistance for employees

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29% of farm workers are represented by labor unions

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22% of farm workers are foreign-born, highlighting diversity in labor sources

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Approximately 38% of farming businesses in the United States plan to increase their HR staffing in the next year

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65% of farms use digital HR management tools to streamline employee records

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54% of farm businesses provide formal training programs for seasonal workers

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45% of farm employers reported challenges in retaining seasonal workers in 2022

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31% of farms surveyed have adopted HR analytics tools for workforce planning

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28% of farming operations utilize telework arrangements for administrative staff

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55% of farm operators report increasing their investments in HR training over the past year

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72% of farm HR professionals believe that employee benefits are key to retention

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46% of farm businesses report increased use of social media for recruiting purposes

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60% of farm managers use online job portals to find seasonal workers

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58% of farm HR departments track employee performance metrics

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38% of farms conduct regular employee satisfaction surveys

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41% of farm HR managers report difficulties in complying with new labor regulations

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68% of farm HR teams attend industry-specific training for HR compliance

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43% of farms report challenges in onboarding new hires effectively

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76% of farm employers value employee engagement initiatives

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18% of farm employers have adopted AI tools for HR functions

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65% of farm operators believe that improving HR practices enhances overall farm productivity

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27% of farm businesses track environmental sustainability metrics alongside HR data

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53% of farm employers report using mobile apps to manage HR tasks

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36% of farms have established formal anti-discrimination policies

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44% of farm operators see HR as a strategic component for growth

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21% of farm businesses use cloud-based HR management systems

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42% of farms have implemented employee recognition programs

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49% of farm owners report that HR challenges are a major barrier to expansion

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48% of farms report difficulty in meeting compliance deadlines for new HR regulations

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66% of farm HR teams use data analytics to improve hiring processes

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23% of farm HR managers have developed remote work policies

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56% of farm operators prioritize HR training as part of their business development strategy

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52% of farms have started using automated payroll systems

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55% of farm HR departments plan to increase their digital transformation initiatives

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50% of farms have adopted digital onboarding platforms for new hires

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54% of farm businesses utilize GPS-based systems for equipment and workforce management

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Key Highlights

Approximately 38% of farming businesses in the United States plan to increase their HR staffing in the next year
72% of farm operators report difficulty in recruiting skilled labor
The average farm labor wage in the U.S. was $15.87 per hour in 2022
65% of farms use digital HR management tools to streamline employee records
54% of farm businesses provide formal training programs for seasonal workers
Over 60% of farm hiring managers believe that labor shortages negatively impact productivity
Women make up approximately 23% of the farm workforce in the U.S.
45% of farm employers reported challenges in retaining seasonal workers in 2022
31% of farms surveyed have adopted HR analytics tools for workforce planning
28% of farming operations utilize telework arrangements for administrative staff
The median age of farmworkers in the U.S. is 39 years old
55% of farm operators report increasing their investments in HR training over the past year
67% of farm HR managers believe increasing automation will impact staffing needs

As the farming industry braces for a hiring revolution, with 38% planning to bolster HR staff and over 70% struggling to find skilled labor, it’s clear that innovative HR practices are becoming vital for cultivating productivity and growth in modern agriculture.

Employee Well-being, Safety, and Diversity Initiatives

40% of farms have implemented health and safety training programs
33% of farm operations have policies for diversity and inclusion
54% of farms report using safety incentive programs to improve occupational safety
30% of farm operations provide mental health resources for employees
17% of farm HR professionals have experienced burnout or high stress levels
70% of farms plan to invest in employee wellness programs within the next year
60% of farms report an increase in mental health issues among workers, access to mental health resources remains limited

Employee Well-being, Safety, and Diversity Initiatives Interpretation

While a growing number of farms are adopting health, safety, and wellness initiatives—soon to become farm industry standards—residual gaps in mental health support and employee well-being reveal that the harvest of true care remains incomplete amidst rising industry pressures.

Farm Workforce Demographics and Employment Characteristics

72% of farm operators report difficulty in recruiting skilled labor
The average farm labor wage in the U.S. was $15.87 per hour in 2022
Over 60% of farm hiring managers believe that labor shortages negatively impact productivity
Women make up approximately 23% of the farm workforce in the U.S.
The median age of farmworkers in the U.S. is 39 years old
67% of farm HR managers believe increasing automation will impact staffing needs
About 22% of farm employees are employed part-time or seasonal
Farm labor turnover rate is approximately 25% annually
21% of farm operators plan to hire new employees in the next 6 months
47% of farms have partnerships with local colleges for internship programs
29% of farm workers are proficient in multiple languages, aiding communication in diverse workforce
25% of farm workers are under the age of 25, highlighting youth employment in agriculture
59% of farm HR staff have formal HR qualifications or certifications
49% of farms collaborate with staffing agencies for labor needs
70% of farm workers receive some form of formal training annually
34% of farms provide transportation assistance for employees
29% of farm workers are represented by labor unions
22% of farm workers are foreign-born, highlighting diversity in labor sources

Farm Workforce Demographics and Employment Characteristics Interpretation

With a median worker age of 39 and only 23% female representation, the farm industry grapples with a youthful yet gender-uneven labor pool, facing critical staffing challenges amid escalating automation and a high annual turnover of 25%, all while diversity and partnerships with educational institutions offer a glimmer of hope for sustainability.

Human Resources Practices and Management Tools

Approximately 38% of farming businesses in the United States plan to increase their HR staffing in the next year
65% of farms use digital HR management tools to streamline employee records
54% of farm businesses provide formal training programs for seasonal workers
45% of farm employers reported challenges in retaining seasonal workers in 2022
31% of farms surveyed have adopted HR analytics tools for workforce planning
28% of farming operations utilize telework arrangements for administrative staff
55% of farm operators report increasing their investments in HR training over the past year
72% of farm HR professionals believe that employee benefits are key to retention
46% of farm businesses report increased use of social media for recruiting purposes
60% of farm managers use online job portals to find seasonal workers
58% of farm HR departments track employee performance metrics
38% of farms conduct regular employee satisfaction surveys
41% of farm HR managers report difficulties in complying with new labor regulations
68% of farm HR teams attend industry-specific training for HR compliance
43% of farms report challenges in onboarding new hires effectively
76% of farm employers value employee engagement initiatives
18% of farm employers have adopted AI tools for HR functions
65% of farm operators believe that improving HR practices enhances overall farm productivity
27% of farm businesses track environmental sustainability metrics alongside HR data
53% of farm employers report using mobile apps to manage HR tasks
36% of farms have established formal anti-discrimination policies
44% of farm operators see HR as a strategic component for growth
21% of farm businesses use cloud-based HR management systems
42% of farms have implemented employee recognition programs
49% of farm owners report that HR challenges are a major barrier to expansion
48% of farms report difficulty in meeting compliance deadlines for new HR regulations
66% of farm HR teams use data analytics to improve hiring processes
23% of farm HR managers have developed remote work policies
56% of farm operators prioritize HR training as part of their business development strategy

Human Resources Practices and Management Tools Interpretation

As the farming industry digs deeper into digital tools and strategic HR practices—ranging from analytics and social media to employee engagement—the field is cultivating a workforce that's not only more aligned and compliant but also increasingly vital for the sector's growth, even as challenges like retention, onboarding, and regulation compliance threaten to weed out the unprepared.

Technology Adoption and Digital Integration in Farming

52% of farms have started using automated payroll systems
55% of farm HR departments plan to increase their digital transformation initiatives
50% of farms have adopted digital onboarding platforms for new hires
54% of farm businesses utilize GPS-based systems for equipment and workforce management

Technology Adoption and Digital Integration in Farming Interpretation

As the farming industry increasingly embraces digital tools—from payroll to GPS-guided equipment—it’s clear that modern technology is harvesting efficiency and shaping the future of agriculture, one click at a time.