By Blake Jackson
The New York Agricultural Workforce Development Council (AWDC) is hosting its annual Labor Roadshow VII to address the labor challenges faced by farm businesses. The roadshow will feature experienced labor attorneys, experts on state and federal employment law compliance, and farm safety specialists.
Topics:
- Managing in a union environment
- Complying with equal employment laws
- Managing regulatory audits
- The new NYS Marijuana Law and its impact on the workplace
- Overtime reimbursements and payroll compliance
- Farm safety and OSHA compliance
- Workforce development strategies
Dates and Locations:
- NORTHERN NY: DECEMBER 13 | Old McDonald's Farm, Sackets Harbor
- EASTERN NY: DECEMBER 15 | Greenwich Elks, Greenwich
- CENTRAL NY: DECEMBER 19 | Cornell Agritech, Geneva (in-person or online via Zoom)
- WESTERN NY: DECEMBER 20 | Genesee Community College, Batavia
Registration and Payment:
Registration is required, and payment of $65 per person is collected on site. The Labor Roadshow website can be accessed at https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/labor-roadshow/
For questions, please email cu-agworkforce@cornell.edu.
The Agricultural Workforce Development Council member organizations and farm representatives include: Agri-Mark, Allenwaite Farms, Amos Zittel & Sons, Inc., Blue Hill Farm, Breezyhill Dairy, Cargill, Cayuga Marketing, Cornell University, CCE, DFA, EL-VI Farms, Farm Credit East, Hemdale Farms and Greenhouses, Lamb Farms, Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, NEDPA, NY Animal Ag Coalition, NY Farm Bureau, NYS Horticultural Society, NYSVGA, NY Wine Growers, NY Wine Policy Institute, Reeves Farm, NYSVGA, Stauffer Farms, SUNY Morrisville, and Upstate Niagara.
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Categories: New York, Education, Rural Lifestyle, Farm Safety