Ag HR Management Program

The Ag HR Management Program is tailored to farm owners, farm managers and HR who want to enhance their people management skills and improve workforce outcomes. Over the course of three months, participants dive into essential topics like recruitment, training, retention, workplace wellness, and policy development, all with a focus on the unique needs of the agriculture industry.

Issuer	Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
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