When setting up payroll for your farm, one of the most important decisions is how you want to pay your workers—and how quickly that payment gets processed. At FarmRaise, we offer direct deposit and other options like printing physical checks, but most of our customers prefer the ease and reliability of direct deposit.
Standard Direct Deposit Lead Time: 4 Business Days
By default, direct deposit with FarmRaise takes 4 business days to process. This means you need to approve and fund your payroll at least four business days before your employees' payday. This timeline helps ensure all the required funds are in place to cover employee wages and withholdings.
This 4-day lead time applies to:
New payroll customers
Customers without a 3-month payroll track record
Customers who have not submitted financial verification
Want Faster Payroll? You May Qualify for 2-Day Processing
We know that farming can move fast, and sometimes you need more flexible payment timing. That’s why we offer a 2-day direct deposit option for customers who demonstrate financial reliability.
You can qualify for 2-day direct deposit in two ways:
Option 1: Build a Track Record
Run payroll with FarmRaise for at least 3 months
Maintain a consistent account balance that can fully cover your payroll
Avoid returned payments or funding issues
If your account has a strong track record, you can request a 2-day lead time, and we will review your eligibility for expedited processing.
Option 2: Submit Bank Statements
Share 3 months of business bank statements showing you have the cash flow to cover payroll
This can speed up the approval process even if you're new to FarmRaise Payroll
We’ll review your documentation and let you know if you qualify.
If you have any questions or would like to switch to a 2-day processing time, please reach out to our team at [email protected] or click the green circle in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.