AgWorks: Smart Hiring and Onboarding

Event Details
When:
February 11, 2026
(10:00 AM-12:00 PM ET)

Registration deadline:
February 11, 2026
10:00 a.m.

About the Live Webinar
Hiring the right person takes more than luck—it takes a plan. This practical session transforms Human Resources compliance into actionable steps by guiding participants through the full hiring and onboarding process. Learn to navigate the challenges of rural and seasonal labor markets, craft effective job postings, and advertise strategically. Gain insights into interviewing and evaluating candidates, extending compliant and consistent offers, and accessing funding opportunities such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and on-the-job training programs. The session also reviews essential new hire paperwork and onboarding practices that foster engagement and retention from day one. An optional second hour offers extended discussion and Q&A for those seeking to explore the material in greater depth.

This webinar is open to everyone at no cost, thanks to an AgWorks grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. To help track grant reach and eligibility, participants will be asked questions about their farm or agribusiness during registration. Responses will remain confidential and will not be shared outside the project team.

As part of the AgWorks grant initiative, no-cost training and consultation services are available to qualifying small- to medium-sized farms and agribusinesses in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit AgWorks.

This event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through funding from the U.S. Department of Labor.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

Who is this for?
Owners of farm, food, forestry, and agribusiness operations
Human resource managers
Administrative managers
What will you learn?
Design a hiring process that meets the realities of the workforce, including seasonal, part-time, and flexible arrangements
Conduct effective interviews and candidate evaluations that balance compliance with real-world practicality
Streamline your onboarding process with required new hire paperwork, smart orientation practices, and awareness of funding opportunities such as the WOTC