Ag Labor Road Show IX
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.
This year's Roadshow will feature two webinars and four in-person meetings across the state:
- December 1 - Webinar 1: Topic TBD
- December 9 - Elks Lodge, Greenwich, NY (Live Session in ENYCH Region!)
- December 10 - Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown, NY (alternate live session)
- December 17 - Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY (alternate live session)
- December 18 - Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY (alternate live session)
- December 22 - Webinar 2: Topic TBD
Ag Workforce Development Council member organizations include: Agri-Mark, Allenwaite Farms, Amos Zittel & Sons, Inc., Blue Hill Farm, Breezyhill Dairy, Cargill, Cayuga Marketing, Cornell University, CCE, DFA, EZ Acres, 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.
Questions? Email cu-agworkforce@cornell.edu
Event Details
Date
December 1, 2025
Time
TBD
Location
Zoom
Host
NYS Ag Workforce Development Council
Cornell Ag Workforce Development Program
email Cornell Ag Workforce Development Program
Event Registration
Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 1
Webinar 1, topic TBD
Event Details
Date
December 9, 2025
Time
TBD (probably 9-4)
Location
Elks Lodge
130 Bulson Rd
Greenwich, NY 12834
Host
NYS Ag Workforce Development Council
Cornell Ag Workforce Development Program
email Cornell Ag Workforce Development Program
Event Registration
Save the Date - Ag Labor Road Show In-Person Event (Greenwich, NY)
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.
This year's Roadshow will feature two webinars and four in-person meetings across the state:
- December 1 - Webinar 1
- December 9 - Elks Lodge, Greenwich, NY - full day in person session
- December 22 - Webinar 2
Additional in-person sessions are:
December 10 - Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown, NY December 17 - Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY December 18 - Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY
The content at all in-person sessions is the same.
Ag Workforce Development Council member organizations include: Agri-Mark, Allenwaite Farms, Amos Zittel & Sons, Inc., Blue Hill Farm, Breezyhill Dairy, Cargill, Cayuga Marketing, Cornell University, CCE, DFA, EZ Acres, 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.
Event Details
Date
December 22, 2025
Time
TBD
Location
Zoom
Host
NYS Ag Workforce Development Council
Cornell Ag Workforce Development Program
email Cornell Ag Workforce Development Program
Event Registration
Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 2
Webinar 2 TBD
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
Upcoming Events
Leading the Farm Team: Supervisory Skills for New Managers
April 14, 2026 : Session 1: Becoming a Supervisor
The transition from working alongside employees to supervising them can be challenging. This session explores the shift from individual contributor to supervisor and the mindset and skills needed to lead a team effectively. Participants will learn about the role of a supervisor, key leadership behaviors, and how to build trust and credibility with employees.
April 21, 2026 : Session 2: Improving Performance
This session will introduce the performance triad—clear expectations, training, and feedback—to support employee success. We will discuss practical communication strategies, how to give constructive feedback, and how supervisors can help employees improve their performance over time.
April 28, 2026 : Session 3: Managing Conflict
Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a professional and respectful workplace. This session covers some of the legal and ethical responsibilities of supervisors and the responsibilities managers have in addressing workplace concerns.
Participants will also explore common sources of workplace conflict, learn to recognize potential biases that can influence management decisions, and discuss practical approaches for addressing difficult situations and resolving conflicts at work.