CANCELLED New Farm Manager Skills Day - Get the Tools You Need to Grow Your People (Hudson Valley)
Event Details
Date
March 10, 2026
Time
10:00am-3:30pm
Location
CCE Dutchess County
2715 US-44 E
Millbrook, NY 12545
Cost
Fee for Program per Attendee (for 1 or 2 attendees, if 3 or more use Group Rate) : $50.00
(addl attendee $50.00 ea.)
Includes Lunch
Group Discount (3 or more registrants from the same farm) : $35.00
(addl attendee $35.00 ea.)
Cost per attendee if registering 3 or more people from the same farm.
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureElizabeth Higgins
(518) 949-3722
email Elizabeth Higgins
CANCELLED New Farm Manager Skills Day - online class will be in April
Moving from being an individual contributor to overseeing and directing the work of other people can be a big change. Let us help make it easier. Join Liz Higgins of the Eastern NY Commercial Hort Team and Isabella Yannuzzi of CCE Dutchess County for a one-day program to practice skills and make connections that can help you in your role as a supervisory farm manager.
- Becoming a manager (skills specific to managing others)
- Giving feedback and communication - embrace your role as a coach
- Resources for Farm Managers and Employers (Cornell Ag Workforce Development, NYS DOL, NYS Ag Mediation)
- Onboarding new employees - tips for getting new workers off to a good start
- Your responsibilities as a manager (legal and ethical) and dealing with challenges
After the program attendees will have access to a shared message group to help you connect with each other for support during the season. Lunch will be included.
This program draws from the Cornell Ag Workforce Development Ag Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program.
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.