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.
The Roadshow delivers essential updates on labor law, regulations, and workforce best practices—tailored for farm owners, managers, and ag service providers. Sessions also focus on practical strategies to boost communication, strengthen retention, and build a positive workplace culture.
Onsite events: Dec. 9, 10, 17 & 18
Webinars: Dec. 1 and 22
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2 Courses courses currently available!
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:
- VIDA – FREE Monthly Life and Wellness Training for Hispanic Farmworkers November 6, 2025Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development (CAWD) along with NY FarmNet, the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health (NYCAMH), and Cornell Small Farms’ Futuro en Ag Program, is pleased to announce the launch of a new statewide initiative: VIDA Series, beginning in January 2026. This once-a-month yearly program is designed to support the well-being, confidence,…
Visit our Ag Workforce Journal page to read more.
