2025 Human Resources Training for Farm Operators

The NFU-O’s free on-line Human Resources training for farm operators is back by popular demand! Are you looking for advice and support on how to train and manage your staff next growing season? Maybe you have management tricks and tips for a healthy, fair, and energized work environment that you wish you knew before you hired your first employee? By sharing our on-farm management insights we can improve our operations and help small and mid-sized farms across the province become more resilient and more attractive to job seekers.

Register for the HR sessions here, and contact David Thompson (david@nfuontario.ca) or call 705-738-3993 ext.102 if you have any questions.

Session Descriptions:

Hiring and Incentives – Wed, January 29, 2024, 7-9pm
Find out how to hire effectively! This session will include a discussion on deciding what type of employees will work best for you, how to develop a job description and interview questions, job advertising options, and building an incentives package.

HR Fundamentals – Wed, February 5, 2024, 7-9pm
Scared of the paperwork? Not anymore! Learn about employment standards and legislation, health and safety and WSIB requirements; payroll and wages, grants and cost-share programs, and other general logistics.

Interpersonal Dynamics, Training, and Retention –Wednesday, February 12, 2024, 7-9pm
Want to create a friendly and co-operative work environment? You’ve come to the right place! Experts will share employee handbook and orientation designs, training
and development tips, equity and discrimination policies, stress and wellbeing measures, staff retention strategies, and more.

Planning, Task Management, and Delegation – Wednesday, February 19, 2024, 7-9pm
Being a good manager means staying organized! Learn successful time-tracking, strategic management and planning tips. Explore a variety of staff management approaches and how to motivate and evaluate staff. Learn how you can you support employee routes to equity, co- ops, and/or other partnership.

*Bonus * NEW! Farm Grants, Loans, and Financial Tools – Wednesday, March 5, 2024, 7-9pm
Is there a government or non-profit grant, loan, or financial tool to help support your farm business, protect your property’s natural heritage, or help you meet your HR needs? Learn about a variety of financial supports and receive grant writing tips from our experts!