Transparent Pricing for Virginia Farms
Clear, straightforward fees with no hidden costs. Sitters keep 100% of their rate. We handle the platform so you can handle the farm -- and still take a vacation.
Virginia Fair Labor Standard Act Compliance
You keep 100% of your set rate
- Set your own nightly/hourly rates
- Access Business Tools Suite (Invoicing, Mileage, Expenses)
- Optional background checks ($39 Basic+ / $59 Essential) and credential badges
- Direct deposits via Stripe Connect
- Covered under platform OAI insurance recommendations
$15/booking fee · Waived with Harvest plan
- Browse Virginia farm sitters with optional background check badges
- Secure messaging and booking system
- Invoice-based secure payments
- Upgrade to Harvest ($19/mo) to waive the $15 platform fee — pay only Stripe processing
- Access to Sponsored Professionals directory
Verification Badges
Understanding provider trust levels on our platform
Gold BadgeStandard
Identity Verified
Provider has completed an optional background check through Checkr. Available as Basic+ ($39) or Essential ($59) tiers.
Green BadgePros Only
License Confirmed
Professional license has been independently verified with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).
Blue Badge
Document Reviewed
Provider has submitted additional qualifications (e.g., vet tech certification) that have been manually reviewed by our team.
Gray Badge
Document Submitted
Provider has submitted documents that are currently pending manual review by our verification team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the platform fee work?
When a Farm Owner books a sitter, a flat $15 platform facilitation fee is added to the sitter's rate, plus the Stripe payment processing cost (2.9% + $0.30) passed through at cost. Harvest members ($19/mo) have the $15 fee waived — they pay only the Stripe processing charge. For example, on a $100 booking: Seedling members pay $100 + $15 + $3.20 = $118.20 total; Harvest members pay $100 + $3.20 = $103.20. The sitter always receives their full set rate via Stripe Connect.
Why are sitters free?
To comply with Virginia labor laws and maintain sitters' independent contractor status, Farm Sitters Connect does not charge sitters to use the platform. Our goal is to empower rural care providers to build their own businesses using our Business Tools Suite.
Do Sponsored Pros process payments here?
No. Sponsored Professionals (vets, farriers, groomers) use our directory for lead generation. Farm owners discover them here but book and pay them directly through the Pro's own preferred methods.