See below for details on each course and to register today (traducido al español a continuación)
Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development is pleased to announce the launch of two separate Agricultural Supervisory Leadership courses designed to strengthen supervisory and leadership skills within agricultural businesses. The courses will run throughout January and February with one offered entirely in English and the other entirely in Spanish, allowing participants to choose the option that best matches their language needs.
The ASL103 Managing Performance course helps new and experienced supervisors build essential skills in setting expectations, coaching employees, providing feedback, addressing performance challenges, and supporting employee growth. Each course delivers the same core curriculum but operates independently, with its own instructor-led schedule and live session times.
Course topics:
+Performance management
+Setting expectations and goals
+Giving feedback
+Addressing unsatisfactory performance
+Coaching
+Career planning
+Performance management
+Setting expectations and goals
+Giving feedback
+Addressing unsatisfactory performance
+Coaching
+Career planning
The first course, ASL103: Managing Performance (English), is delivered fully in English in an online, instructor-led format. Participants will learn practical tools for effective communication, motivation, and accountability and gain a structured approach to managing employee performance. Details regarding the course schedule are available at the registration link: https://cvent.me/k8Q0qQ.
Course begins: Friday, January 16, 2026 Live Zoom discussions: Thursdays, January 22 – February 26, 2:00–3:00 PM ET
The second course, ASL103-SP Gestión del desempeño (Managing Performance in Spanish), is offered entirely in Spanish to support Spanish-speaking supervisors and farm managers. Full course schedule information is available at the registration link: https://cvent.me/rZz8DP.
Course begins: Friday, January 16, 2026 Live Zoom discussions: Thursdays, January 22 – February 26, 3:00–4:00 PM ET
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El segundo curso, ASL103-SP Gestión del Desempeño (Managing Performance en español), se ofrece completamente en español para apoyar a supervisores y gerentes agrícolas de habla hispana. La información completa sobre el calendario del curso está disponible en el enlace de inscripción: https://cvent.me/rZz8DP.
Temas del curso:
+Rendimiento y motivación
+Las expectativas y metas
+Retroalimentación efectiva: Individual, Grupal y Positiva
+Mejorar y abordar el desempeño insatisfactorio
+Gestión de despidos, confidencialidad y selección de personal
+Desarrollo profesional, mentoría y retención de talento
+Rendimiento y motivación
+Las expectativas y metas
+Retroalimentación efectiva: Individual, Grupal y Positiva
+Mejorar y abordar el desempeño insatisfactorio
+Gestión de despidos, confidencialidad y selección de personal
+Desarrollo profesional, mentoría y retención de talento
Inicio del curso: viernes, 16 de enero de 2026 Sesiones en vivo por Zoom: jueves, del 22 de enero al 26 de febrero, de 3:00 a 4:00 p. m. (hora del Este)
Cost of courses
$275 for NYS residents $325 for out of state residents
Registration is required prior to the start of each course.
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Costo del curso: $275 para residentes del estado de Nueva York $325 para residentes de fuera del estado
La inscripción es obligatoria antes del inicio de cada curso.
Registration closes January 15 at 5 PM EST for both courses. La inscripción cierra el 15 de enero a las 5:00 p. m. (hora del Este) para ambos cursos.
Scholarships available for dairy registrants in the northeast | Beca disponible para participantes del sector lechero en el noreste
How to Receive a Discount: To receive the benefits of the scholarship and participate in this transformative program, when registering, ensure you select either “NYS Dairy” or “Northeast Dairy” in the industry question to qualify for scholarship consideration. The system will ask the registrant to select whether they are participating from within New York State, one of the NEBIC qualifying states, or a state outside of the Northeast region.
Additionally, PA Dairy Producers have a limited opportunity: Thanks to the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania, you’ll receive an extra $50 off, bringing your total savings to $150 per person, per course when combined with NEDBIC’s support. Select “Dairy (in PA)” during registration to get both discounts automatically.
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Cómo recibir un descuento: Para recibir los beneficios de la beca y participar en este programa transformador, al momento de registrarse asegúrese de seleccionar “NYS Dairy” o “Northeast Dairy” en la pregunta sobre la industria para calificar para la consideración de la beca. El sistema le pedirá al participante que indique si participa desde el estado de Nueva York, desde uno de los estados que califican para NEBIC, o desde un estado fuera de la región del noreste.
Además, los productores lecheros de Pensilvania tienen una oportunidad limitada: gracias a la Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania, recibirá un descuento adicional de $50, lo que eleva su ahorro total a $150 por persona, por curso, cuando se combina con el apoyo de NEBIC. Seleccione “Dairy (in PA)” durante la inscripción para recibir ambos descuentos automáticamente.
