CANCELLED **** Navigating the Ag Labor Maze **** CANCELLED

December 7, 2017


This program will provide agricultural employers for tips and tools for hiring agricultural workers, including navigating the H2-A process. Cross-cultural workplace relations will also be covered. 

Tips and tools for employers of foreign born agricultural workers. Learn how to build better relations between farmers and workers and how to establish meaningful communication across cultures and language barriers. Presenters will address how to create positive workplaces and reduce communication and culturally-based misunderstandings. Also covered is access to health services, opportunities for English language learning, and tips for worker and employer emergency preparedness.

Optional informal discussion about navigating teh H2-A program from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.



Labor Conference Brochure (PDF; 1169KB)

Our two forms of publications feature research-based and timely information from our four specialists, listed to the right, along with local event notifications and Cornell University outreach. This information is provided to participants who range from dairy, livestock and field crops producers to agricultural suppliers and consultants.

Weekly Email Update: Shared with 625+ households who have signed up with our program.
Monthly Paper Mailer: To reach our stakeholders and farmers who lack internet access, we send out a monthly mailer where your company's logo and contact information would be featured with a mailing list of 330+ households.

If you sponsor our weekly and monthly publications you reach approximately 955 households.

Questions? 

Contact Kelly Torrey  |  585-268-7644 ext. 10  |   KLB288@cornell.edu