Hispanic Workforce Conference for Farmers

A University of Vermont Extension day-long workshop offers farmers the
opportunity to develop cross-cultural understanding and management skills
for employing a Hispanic workforce.
Scheduled for February 25 at the
Burlington Sheraton, the conference will cover such topics as
"Understanding the Implications of Culture," "Issues Related to Managing a
Multi-cultural Workforce," "Immigration Reform--Implications for Dairy
Farm Employers," and "What I Learned Over the Years on my Farm," a
presentation by a veteran dairy farmer. Presenters include Tom Maloney,
Cornell University applied economics and management specialist; Rick
LeVitre, University of Vermont dairy herd management and farm labor
management specialist; Dr. Miguel Morales, a California-based labor
consultant; and John Mueller, a western New York dairy farmer.
Taking part in the day's activities is a valuable investment for any
agricultural operation that currently employs or is considering employing
Hispanic workers, event organizer LeVitre said. Subsidized by a USDA
grant, registration fee is $35, which includes handouts, lunch, and
snacks. To register, call 1-800-281-0977 or contact University of Vermont
Extension, Howe Center Business Park, Suite 55, Rutland VT 05701.