The Agricultural Workforce Development Council (AWDC) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for Labor Roadshow VIII, a pivotal event dedicated to educating and supporting farm employers. This year's Roadshow will feature a series of insightful discussions led by top experts in the field addressing critical agricultural issues.

In-Person events will be held in two locations:
December 11, 2024: Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
December 13, 2024: Jordan Hall, Cornell Agritech, Geneva, NY
From 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Online sessions will be held via Zoom on topics that are different from, and in addition to, the in-person events:
December 17, 2024 from noon to 2:00PM
December 18, 2024 from noon to 2:00PM

Labor Roadshow VIII will cover a range of pressing topics, including:

• Overtime and payroll compliance
• Union organizing updates and management strategies
• Leadership and language learning opportunities for English- and Spanish-speaking supervisors and managers
• Heat safety and compliance
• Benefits for farm employees
• Farm safety, risk management, and insurance
• Farm employee housing management

With one registration, participants gain access to one in-person event, a recording of an in-person session, and all online sessions on December 17 and 18. Whether attending in person or virtually, this is a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and peers.

Registration Details: Registration is open.  To secure your spot, please visit the registration page. Early registration is encouraged as spaces may be limited.

Event cost: $75 per person.  Cash, check, and advance online payments will be accepted.

For the latest updates on expert speakers, session topics, and additional information, please continue to check our Labor Roadshow webpage.