NFSHW24: Training Future Generations of Farmers through Registered Apprenticeship

Summary: The agriculture industry faces a shortage of skilled farmers with many experienced farmers nearing retirement age. We will highlight how farmers can utilize Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) to train the next generation of farmers, combining classroom and online learning with hands-on experience on working farms. 

Intended Audience:  Business owners, HR staff, Ag educators, workforce boards

Presenter: Abigail Allen, M.Ed., Program Specialist with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship in Region 6
and Victoria Cosentino, Program Analyst, Office of Apprenticeship at the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

The University of Cincinnati, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, Education and Research Center offers 1.0 contact hour for each webinar during National Farm Safety and Health Week. Upon completing the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion. This course can meet continuing education requirements for a variety of professionals including: BGC criteria for IH/CIH professionals, BCSP criteria for safety professionals, CPH criteria for public health professionals.