Farm Human Resources and Employee Management: Part 1
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Farm Human Resources and Employee Management: Part 1
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This webinar is ideal for farmers, farm managers, and anyone responsible for building and leading a farm crew, particularly for those at the beginning of hiring and managing crew (3-5 years or under).
Running a successful farm business means growing more than crops. It means growing a strong, motivated team. Join North Olympic Development Council and WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program for "Labor on the Farm" with Emily Asmus of Welcome Table Farm and Seth Hunt from the North Olympic Development Council (NODC) as Part One of a two-part series on farm employee management. The experienced guest speakers will dig into practical strategies for hiring, managing, and supporting farm employees.
Participants will: -Learn how to write compelling job descriptions. -Recruit the right employees and build a positive, productive workplace culture. -Participate in an interactive breakout session to share real-world challenges and successes around hiring, firing, and retaining employees. -Learn how to turn past management struggles into tools for better leadership and a stronger farm team.
Guest speakers include Emily Asmus of Welcome Table Farm from Walla Walla, WA and Seth Hunt from North Olympic Development Council from Clallam and Jefferson County.
***Please note that this webinar will be recorded, but participants are strongly encouraged to attend the event live in order to fully receive the most out of this class.
This program is funded in part by an award from USDA Rural Developments Rural Business Development Grant program. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Kellie Henwood (121 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock WA / kellie.henwood@wsu.edu / 360-379-5610 ext. 201) at least two weeks prior to the event.
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WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities, language interpretation, or who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact WSU Extension, 121 Oak Bay Rd, 360-379-5610 at least two weeks prior to the event.