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How Our Farm Pay Works

This document outlines how our pay system works here on the farm. We believe in rewarding hard work and efficiency. Our pay is based on a per-job system, where you are paid a set amount for completing a specific task.

Why this benefits you:

• Fairness: You're paid a clear amount for completing a defined task.
• Control Over Earnings: Your efficiency directly increases your effective hourly pay rate. The better you get, the more you can earn for your time!
• Clear Expectations: You know the payout for a task upfront.
• Rewards Skill & Efficiency: This system encourages you to develop your skills and work smarter.
• Encourages Quality: Doing the job right the first time is rewarded, saving time and effort for everyone.
• Teamwork (Processing): Promotes working together efficiently to increase the team's earnings.

The Basic Idea: Paying Per Job Based on Time

We aim for a target pay rate of $15 per hour for the work done on the farm. For each job, we estimate how long it should take to complete properly. We then calculate the payout for that job based on this estimated time.

Here's the formula:

Payout for a Job = (Estimated Time for the Job in Hours) x (Target Hourly Rate of $15)

Example:

Let's say the task is to "Mow Field A" and we estimate it should take 2 hours.

Payout for Mowing Field A = 2 hours x $15/hour = $30

Here's a simple table showing a few examples:

Getting Paid for Scheduled Time:

You will be paid the calculated payout based on the scheduled time for the job. This means:

• If you finish the job faster than the estimated time, you still get the full payout! This rewards you for becoming more efficient.

• Payout is based on the time we schedule for the task, which includes reasonable time for preparation and any necessary steps outlined in the schedule.

Important: Completing Tasks Properly - No Pay for Redos

The payout for a job covers the expectation that the task will be completed correctly according to our standards.

• If a task is not completed properly, a redo will be scheduled, and there will be no additional pay for the redo. This is because the initial payout already factored in the time required to complete the job correctly.

Example:

Let's say your schedule says: "Use the box blade on the driveway (2 hours total - includes time to switch to box blade and back to brush hog)." The payout for this task would be $30 (2 hours x $15/hour).

If you use the box blade but forget to switch back to the brush hog as instructed in the schedule, a redo will be scheduled to complete the task and add the brush hog back on the tractor. You will not be paid extra for this redo because the initial $30 payout already included the time for the entire task, including switching implements.

Become More Efficient and Earn More Per Hour!

As you gain experience and become more efficient at completing tasks, you can effectively increase your pay per hour!

Example:

Let's take the "Mow Field A" job with a $45 payout and an estimated time of 3 hours.

• If you complete the job in 3 hours, your pay rate is $45 / 3 hours = $15 per hour.

• If you become more efficient and complete the job in 2 hours, your pay rate is still $45, but now you earned it in less time: $45 / 2 hours = $22.50 per hour!

Adjustments for Things Beyond Your Control:

We understand that sometimes things happen that are outside of your control. If there is an equipment breakdown or another issue that significantly impacts your ability to complete a task within the estimated time, please let us know immediately. We will assess the situation and make fair adjustments to the scheduled time and payout as needed.

Payment for Chicken Processing:

Payment for chicken processing works a similarly but it directly depends on the number of birds we process.

We have a benchmark for how long it should take each eviscerator to process one bird. Our benchmark is 2 minutes and 30 seconds (or 2.5 minutes) per bird per eviscerator.

We calculate the total estimated processing time based on the number of eviscerators working and this benchmark.

Here's how it works:

• Birds per Eviscerator per Hour: 60 minutes / 2.5 minutes/bird = 24 birds per hour per eviscerator

• Total Birds Per Hour (with 2 eviscerators): 24 birds/hour/eviscerator x 2 eviscerators = 48 birds per hour

Based on this rate, we can estimate the time it should take to process a certain number of birds and calculate the payout. Let's assume our target pay rate for processing is also around $15 per hour.

Example Chicken Processing Payout (Assuming a $15/hour target):

Parting and Packing work much the same way. Our benchmark for parting out a chicken is 3 minutes per bird per cutter. This is used to calculate how long it will take for the cutters and packers. This is not used for ground chicken or pet food.

Here's how it works:

• Birds per cutter per Hour: 60 minutes / 3 minutes/bird = 20 birds per hour per cutter

• Total Birds Per Hour (with 2 cutters): 20 birds/hour/cutter x 2 cutters = 40 birds per hour

Based on this rate, we can estimate the time it should take to process a certain number of birds and calculate the payout. Let's assume our target pay rate for processing is also around $15 per hour.

Example Chicken Parting & Packing Payout (Assuming a $15/hour target):

In summary, our pay system is designed to be fair, reward efficiency, and ensure that tasks are completed correctly. If you have any questions about how your pay is calculated for a specific job, please don't hesitate to ask!