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NewsAgWorks: Do You Hire Youth? AgWorks Can Review Your Policies
Date Posted 2/25/2026As we emerge from the winter snow and move toward spring mud and the busy growing season, now is a good time to review employment procedures and documents to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. -
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ArticlesAgWorks: A Comprehensive Guide to Hiring, Onboarding, and Retaining Farm Employees
This guide helps employers consider stages of the hiring process to create a positive onboarding experience from recruitment through performance evaluation. -
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ArticlesAgWorks: Project Team and Partners
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ArticlesAgWorks: Connecting Agricultural Businesses to Workforce Services and Training
Learn about the AgWorks program and register to participate.
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About AgWorks
From 2025 to 2027, Penn State Extension and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will collaborate with farms and agriculture-related businesses to strengthen the workforce system. This initiative aims to support employers, expand opportunities for workers, and enhance employment conditions throughout the agricultural sector.