Our mission is to help farmers and agribusiness professionals develop committed and effective teams. We believe that agricultural work can, and should, be engaging and rewarding for everyone involved, and that all managers can learn to apply the best human resource management practices.
Become more effective at leading people! Since 2021, the Agricultural Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program has offered quality online courses for farm supervisors and managers to learn and apply human resource management practices and leadership skills that foster rewarding workplaces and drive business results. There are six courses to explore. Learn more. Also available in Spanish.
Ag Workforce Central is your one-stop shop for labor-related inquiries, opportunities, and events. Soon, we will be launching a Farm Labor Hotline and FAQ page.
In the meantime, we also offer our Virtual Office Hour webinars, occurring every other month featuring Cornell experts and guest speakers on timely topics for the agricultural workforce. Learn more here.
The Ag Workforce Journal page has moved.
Our latest journal post:
- Building Trust with Clean Water: A Small Effort, A Big Impact September 16, 2025Not All Tap Water Is Created Equal Many farm employees come from areas where tap water is not safe to drink—not even for brushing their teeth. As a result, there is an inherent hesitancy in trusting New York’s tap, even when it meets all safety standards. This cultural experience often leads to employees spending extra…
Visit our Ag Workforce Journal page to read more.
