Happy National Dairy Month! What better way to celebrate your team’s achievements than by setting them up for leadership success? We are currently offering a limited opportunity for dairy professionals looking to fast track their skill-building with the Ag Supervisory Leadership (ASL) program.

Thanks to the generous support from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC), dairy participants are eligible for a $100 scholarship to cover a portion of their registration fees for any of the six Ag Supervisory Leadership courses. This scholarship can be applied more than once by an individual, as long as they are registering for a new course.

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The ASL program helps farm supervisors and managers learn and apply human resource management practices and leadership skills that foster rewarding workplaces and drive business results.

Registration is currently open for ASL106: Ethics and Employment Regulations. In Ethics and Employment Regulations, learners explore how to implement fair and ethical labor practices in agriculture and why they matter. They will learn to recognize and prevent sexual harassment, understand wage and hour laws, and apply  The course also covers best practices for handling employee discipline and termination.

Learn more on the ASL webpage.

We are also offering a course taught exclusively in Spanish through our Liderazgo en Supervisión Agrícola, taught by our bilingual educators: ASL101-SP: Transición a Supervisor (ASL101-SP: Transition to Supervisor).

The course covers a range of crucial topics, including making the transition to supervisor, improving communication, understanding differences, managing conflict, leading a multicultural team, and building strong relationships. It is designed not only for new managers but also for those looking to step into supervisory roles. Experienced managers can also benefit from the course, gaining fresh insights to enhance their leadership effectiveness and better manage teams in a dynamic, diverse work environment.

Learn more on the Liderazgo en Supervisión Agrícola webpage

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As summer approaches, farms are gearing up for a season of intense activity and growth—not only in the fields but also in professional development. This time of year presents a prime opportunity for those in agriculture to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and connect with others in the industry. Here at Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development, summer offers a range of agricultural professional development opportunities tailored to both new and experienced professionals.

Learn more below about our upcoming online courses:

ASL101-SP: Transición a Supervisor (in Spanish)

Transition to Supervisor helps to develop leaders and focuses on skills to improve communication and manage conflict. Learn how to recognize our inherent biases and how to build better working relationships. Gain insight into your leadership style and learn how to effectively lead diverse and multicultural teams.

Course begins: Friday, June 20, 2025
Live Zoom discussions: Live Zoom discussions: Thursdays, June 26 – July 31, 4:00–5:00 PM ET

Register for ASL101-SP Transición a Supervisor

Visit the ASL Spanish page/Visita la página web del Liderazgo en Supervisión Agrícola

ASL106: Ethics and Employment Regulations (in English)

In ASL106: Ethics and Employment Regulations, you’ll explore how to implement fair and ethical labor practices in agriculture and why they matter. You’ll learn to recognize and prevent sexual harassment, understand wage and hour laws, and apply Equal Employment Opportunity regulations to foster a respectful, inclusive workplace. The course also covers best practices for handling employee discipline and termination.

Course begins: Friday, June 20, 2025
Live Zoom discussions: Thursdays, June 26 – July 31, 3:00–4:00 PM ET

Register for ASL106: Ethics and Employment Regulations

The last day to register for our ASL courses in June 25.

Course cost: $275 for NYS residents/$325 for out of state residents

Scholarship Opportunity for Dairy Producers

Thanks to the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NEDBIC), eligible dairy producers can apply for a $100 scholarship to help cover registration fees. Scholarships are available to participants from qualifying states in the Northeast, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The scholarship is automatically applied during the registration process.

Learn more about the scholarship opportunity here.

Join Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development tomorrow at 12 PM for our next Virtual Office Hour: Planning for Immigration Enforcement at Your Farm Registration is required in advance of the webinar start.

📆When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
🕛Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT
💻Platform: Zoom webinar

Additional information: Ramped-up immigration enforcement is spreading fear and resulting  in family and workforce disruptions across the farm landscape. Farms and employees should take action by making a plan for what to do in case of an immigration enforcement action at your farm. Planning is critical to avoid the worst outcomes. Learn about available resources and hear from the experience of crisis support leaders!

About the Ag Workforce Virtual Office Hour

The Ag Workforce Central Virtual Office Hour is a webinar series that occurs every other month featuring Cornell experts and guest speakers on timely topics for the agricultural workforce. Virtual Office Hour offers participants the opportunity to access expert insights, practical strategies, and interactive discussions on topics such as regulatory compliance, leadership development, and fostering a culture of engagement within farm businesses. 

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