The Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development team is thrilled to announce that two participants have successfully completed the Agricultural Supervisory Leadership (ASL) certificate program. This marks the first time participants have completed the full six-course program. The ASL courses were developed to empower managers and supervisors in the agricultural industry and equip them with essential skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. The two participants who have been awarded the ASL completion certificates are Jeannette Kreher Heberling, Director of Employee Experience at Kreher Family Farms and Julie Niedzwick, Social Media and Marketing Director at Stokoe Farms. Jeannette and Julie reflected on their experience as participants in the Ag Supervisory Leadership program.
Jeannette: “It was great to take the course with several of our team members and see their growth or discuss opportunities for them to use what they learned.”
Julie: “There are so many take-a-ways from the 6 Modules. But not only are the video lectures informative, thought provoking, efficient, the follow-up tools such as discussion boards, exercises, and weekly Zooms, really help to expand the understanding of the subject. I am left with tools and examples that I will share with staff for years to come.”
By registering for each course, participants engage with other professionals while instruction is provided by the Cornell Ag Workforce Development team and guest educators. Each course consists of five to six weeks of instruction focusing on enhancing leadership and management abilities. The instruction is comprised of prerecorded lectures, reading tasks, practical exercises, live discussions, and quizzes. Those who complete all six courses and achieve 70 percent or better on all weekly quizzes receive an Agricultural Supervisory Leadership certificate.
The Agricultural Supervisory Leadership (ASL) courses offered are as follows:
ASL101: Transition to Supervisor
ASL102: Organizing Work for High-Quality Results
ASL103: Managing Performance
ASL104: Staffing and Organizing Your Team
ASL105: Employee Development and Training
ASL106: Ethics and Employment Regulations
ASL101 is also available in Spanish, and ASL102 will be offered in Spanish in June 2024. Spanish offerings for ASL103-106 continue to be developed and will be offered at a later date.
Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development’s mission is to help farms and agribusinesses build committed and effective teams who will carry out the important work of feeding the world. Agricultural work can be engaging and rewarding for everyone involved when effective human resource management practices are implemented. Program areas concentrate on management education, workforce regulation and compliance, expanding communication channels, and researching agricultural workforce challenges.
Whether you are a seasoned farmer looking to enhance your supervisory skills or someone new to the agricultural sector seeking to build a solid foundation, the Agricultural Supervisory Leadership program is designed for individuals at various levels of experience. Join us on this educational journey as we work together to cultivate a brighter future for agriculture. Learn more on the Cornell Ag Workforce Development website, and be sure to subscribe to the Ag Workforce Journal weekly blog – delivering relevant resources and information to your inbox.
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By Andrea Durmiaki, Cornell University. Permission granted to repost, quote, and reprint with author attribution.
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