LISTENING SESSIONS
AGRICULTURE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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With the help of farmers, ranchers, and advocates all over the state, the Agriculture Workforce Development Coalition helped to pass a bill during the 2021 legislative session (SB1150) that would create the first-ever state-sponsored agriculture apprenticeship program in Arizona. This 2-year pilot program, administered by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, will provide paid apprenticeships for new and beginning farmers and ranchers.
The Agriculture Workforce Development Coalition is partnering with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension to host a series of listening sessions to help guide the design and implementation process of the Arizona Agriculture Workforce Development Program. These listening sessions are an opportunity to hear the needs and ideas from a diverse group of farmers, ranchers, growers, organizations, non-profits and education systems with all levels of expertise – from new and beginning to seasoned and experienced and everything in between.
Register for a listening session to share your input!
The Agriculture Workforce Development Coalition is partnering with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension to host a series of listening sessions to help guide the design and implementation process of the Arizona Agriculture Workforce Development Program. These listening sessions are an opportunity to hear the needs and ideas from a diverse group of farmers, ranchers, growers, organizations, non-profits and education systems with all levels of expertise – from new and beginning to seasoned and experienced and everything in between.
Register for a listening session to share your input!
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LISTENING SESSION #1
Thursday, September 23rd @ 3:00 PM hosted by Arizona Food Systems Network |
LISTENING SESSION #2
Thursday, September 30th @ 3:00 PM hosted by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension |
LISTENING SESSION #3
Thursday, October 14th @ 3:00 PM hosted by Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture |
Who should attend?
- New and beginning farmers and ranchers looking to participate in an apprenticeship program
- Farmers and ranchers interested in hosting an apprentice
- Organizations, non-profits, educational programs working with growers, ranchers, farmers or those interested in producing food
- Stakeholders and practitioners that provide support and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers
- Individuals interested in food systems or economic development
Do I need to attend all three listening sessions?
No, please choose the listening session that fits your schedule.
I can’t attend a listening session, can I still provide my input?
Yes! Please use the link below to share your thoughts and ideas.
https://bit.ly/AZAgWorkforceSurvey
Have additional questions?
Contact Jessie Gruner at jessiegruner@pinnacleprevention.org
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