WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPING TECH-SAVVY WORKERS TO MEET FUTURE AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE NEEDS.
To help meet the evolving demands of an evolving agricultural landscape, Western Growers launched an AgTech Workforce Readiness Campaign in August 2021, which includes the following new initiatives:
NextGen Curriculum Development: In August 2021, Western Growers unveiled a partnership with CDFA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop cross-disciplinary curriculum for 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities that
AgTechX Ed: In June 2021, Western Growers teamed up with Karen Ross, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary, to launch a series of statewide AgTech educational events aimed at identifying the skills and training necessary to adapt to the changing needs of agriculture.
combines engineering, biology, agronomy and computer science. These multi-faceted skillsets are needed to help build, service, operate and repair new AgTech innovations.
HR COMPENSATION AND HR PRACTICES SURVEY BETTER DATA TO HELP YOU ATTRACT AND RETAIN TOP TALENT.
can make better informed business decisions when planning a competitive total reward strategy for their employees.
To help our members compete for the top talent in the agriculture industry, Western Growers provides the only compensation survey specific to the Arizona and California produce industry. Armed with details on health plan coverage, incentive and bonus programs, and pay data for 84 different jobs, our members
Importantly, the compensation survey includes a field workers module, which includes base pay, incentives, and piece rate earnings for 22 hourly and professional level jobs. The field worker section of the HR practices survey reports data on the H-2A visa program, field housing, eligibility for fringe benefits, and special incentive programs.
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