Lessons Learned Developing an Extension-Based Training Program for Farm Labor Supervisors

This article outlines a four-step model for developing a training program for farm labor supervisors. The model draws on key lessons learned during the development of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Farm Labor Supervisor Training program. The program is designed...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of extension 2017-08, Vol.55 (4)
Main Authors: Roka, Fritz M, Thissen, Carlene A, Monaghan, Paul F, Morera, Maria C, Galindo-Gonzalez, Sebastian, Tovar-Aguilar, Jose Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural Laborers
Agriculture
Compliance (Legal)
Curriculum Development
Extension Education
Laws
Migrant Workers
Needs Assessment
Partnerships in Education
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Safety
Supervisors
Training
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:This article outlines a four-step model for developing a training program for farm labor supervisors. The model draws on key lessons learned during the development of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Farm Labor Supervisor Training program. The program is designed to educate farm supervisors on farm labor laws and to support compliance with workplace regulations critical for the safety of farmworkers and the economic sustainability of agricultural industries. Attentive to building partnerships, assessing needs, tailoring the curriculum, and conducting evaluations, the model can be applied elsewhere to address the farm labor issues confronted by specialty crop growers in other states.
ISSN:1077-5315
0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.55.04.27