The Ag Workforce Journal provides news, updates, and other helpful information for the agricultural industry. Articles posted here may be reposted, quoted and reprinted for educational purposes as long as proper author attribution is ...
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April 30th is the last day to share your data and participate in the 2024 Farm Employee Compensation Benchmark! You need reliable information to make good decisions. Employee compensation is a critical part of ...
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Dr. Bob Milligan We all know that a child’s favorite word during the ‘Terrible Twos’ is “NO”! So, what becomes the favorite word of older children? Let me suggest it is ‘WHY’! What’s going ...
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The USDA began accepting applications on April 19, 2024, for financing to build new housing that will ensure year-round and seasonal domestic farmworkers have safe, modern, and affordable places to live. The $48 million ...
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In “Culture Starts in the Toilet!”, Mary Lewis reminds us that “bathroom etiquette should be taught along with all the other protocols and onboarding.” Employee housing is best when performance goals, expectations, and responsibilities ...
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On April 5th, three Cornell programs (Small Farms, Ag Workforce Development, and Dairy Foods Extension) jointly hosted a webinar for employers who are interested in hiring asylees into agriculture and food manufacturing jobs. Find ...
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