best management practices

Labor-to-Sales Ratio: What is it? And why should I care about it?

Labor-to-Sales Ratio: What is it? And why should I care about it?

Have you wondered if your business has too many or too few employees working? You might want to consider calculating your labor-to-sales ratio. This number is a commonly used performance measure by businesses to track their labor costs and its impact on operations. The labor-to-sales ratio shows the total labor costs for each $1 in sales.

Covid-19 and Your U-Pick Operation

Covid-19 and Your U-Pick Operation

U-Pick operations are a critical direct marketing approach for many farms in Kentucky and provide customers with a unique hands-on connection to fresh produce grown locally. Here are some key points to keep in mind before you open for the season.