The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council was created to address the human resource issues facing agriculture businesses across Canada. This is the place to find information about our mandate and vision, our programs and activities, research and publications on human resource issues and our work, our partners in industry, government and education, as well as upcoming agricultural human resource events.
New technologies and the changing demands of consumers have significantly changed the agriculture sector. Food safety, plant health, and environmental regulations have evolved. Production methods and equipment are more high-tech. Agriculture businesses need to keep up with the trends – attracting and retaining skilled labour and providing workers with access to training programs – so they can remain competitive and continue to thrive in today’s global markets.
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council is working with industry leaders, governments and education stakeholders to develop and implement programs and activities that will deal with the most pressing challenges. For example:
- To alleviate labour shortages, the Council is creating tools and methods to attract and retain skilled workers.
- To improve access to training and skills development programs, the Council is ensuring leading-edge training is available and accessible across Canada. The Council is also working to ensure that agriculture employers and employees are aware of the value of (and need for) this training.
- To improve the image of agriculture as a profitable and fulfilling career, the Council is developing opportunities to promote the successes of agriculture businesses throughout the sector across Canada.
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council is led by industry and funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program.
Have Questions?
We will be pleased to answer your questions at info@cahrc-ccrha.ca.