Feeding Your Future
Promoting agri-food jobs and training opportunities across
Ontario.
Making connections in the agri‑food workforce.
Employers are seeking qualified candidates for Ontario’s food, beverage and agri-products sector. Feeding Your Future wants to make it easier for employers to find, train, and retain the workers they need, and help employ Ontarians with meaningful jobs during COVID-19 and beyond.
Job Matching Concierge Service
OFA is partnering with AgCareers.com and CareersInFood.com to help agri-food businesses set up an account online, post job openings, and manage applications.
Streamlining the process of connecting job seekers with agri‑food employers
Through webinars, agri-training opportunities and virtual career fairs, Feeding Your Future allows candidates to learn more about agriculture, enter the workforce feeling prepared and confident and bridges the gap to new employers and job opportunities.
Webinars
Free webinars for job seekers and employers to learn about opportunities in agri-food, health, safety and workplace cultureAgri-training
A new online certificate for employees and job seekers as an introduction to agri-food safety and awarenessCareer Fairs
Free online events hosted across the province to connect agri-food employers and job seekersFacebook Posts
NEW MODULE 🚨 This #BellLetsTalk day, we're excited to announce our newest module, Mental Wellness in Agriculture. #Ontag workers face unique barriers making it difficult to identify problems & get help. Check out this new module for agriculture-specific methods of support.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a significant component of any safety program. Module 7: Personal Protective Equipment, describes the importance of PPE to protect workers from hazardous exposure, as well as a biosecurity measure to protect livestock.
Learn more here: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/
There are many different crops grown in Ontario which require a variety of inputs. Module 6: Crop Production Safety, features new content on the dangers of handling manure, fertilizer & pesticides and proper safety procedures to follow in the presence of these products.
Learn more here: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/
Due to technical difficulties on Wednesday, many registered employers were not able to access the employer webinar panel with AgCareers.com. We now have the recording available on YouTube so everyone that was unable to attend can access it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZdh2flFqzk
Working with livestock and poultry can be very rewarding but it is important to know how to work safely with animals. Module 5: Livestock Production Safety, covers how to handle large animals, understanding animal behavior and more. This module is a great start for those unfamiliar with livestock.
Learn more here: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/
A lack of awareness around farm equipment can lead to life-altering accidents. Module 4 of the Safety and Awareness Certificate covers Farm Equipment Operation and Safety to provide the basics of equipment safety. *New feature: this module now includes road safety and awareness.
Learn more: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/
Agricultural workplaces can be extremely dangerous, especially for workers new to the sector with limited exposure to these environments. Module 3: Agricultural Workplace Hazards identifies the extent of dangers to be aware of and how to respond in the event of an accident. #agsafe
Learn more here: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/
Click on the link below for this full Career Pathways video. A great resource that highlights the amount of opportunities and options to grow a career in agriculture!
To ensure safety in every farm and agri-food workplace, health and safety regulations matter. Module 2 of the Safety & Awareness Certificate covers these Agricultural Worker Health and Safety Regulations. The responsibilities of both worker and employer are highlighted #agsafe
Learn more here: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/
The University of Guelph has launched an online farm business program to help students develop farm business management skills ranging from business planning to maintaining mental health. Learn more about this unique program here:
news.uoguelph.ca/2022/01/u-of-g-launches-novel-online-farm-business-program/
U of G Launches Novel Online Farm Business Program
news.uoguelph.ca
Free farm business management skills ranging from farm business planning to maintaining mental health will be offered through a new self-paced, virtual course being launched this month by the…
NEW MODULE 🚨 This #BellLetsTalk day, we're excited to announce our newest module, Mental Wellness in Agriculture. #Ontag workers face unique barriers making it difficult to identify problems & get help. Check out this new module for agriculture-specific methods of support.
Tune in TODAY at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. to connect with agri-food employers all across Ontario.
Are you looking for a job in #ontag? @FeedYourFuture and @agcareers are hosting a virtual career fair tomorrow featuring employers from across the sector. A large variety of employer booths are available for job seekers. Register below 👇 https://bit.ly/3qZzKtu
Attention job seekers 🚨 It's not too late to register for the free Ontario-wide virtual career fair hosted by @AgCareers & @CareersInFoodca. Connect with the awesome line-up of employers and find a job that suits you in the agri-food sector.
Career Fairs - Feeding Your Future
Looking for a job in the agriculture, food or beverage sector? Looking to hire someone for your farm, food proc...
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a significant component of any safety program. Module 7: Personal Protective Equipment, describes the importance of PPE to protect workers from hazardous exposure, as well as a biosecurity measure to protect crops & livestock.
Register today to engage with this awesome line-up of employers on January 26!
Dozens of companies are actively #hiring in #Ontario!
Join us On Wednesday, Jan 26, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST!
Register as a job seeker here: https://www.agcareers.com/feed-your-future-virtual-career-fair-ontario-canada-jan-26-2022---job-seeker-registration.cfm?fbclid=IwAR0v3PyPcXCcaXIYEFN91tW4g5Lpwt8DwWf_Zg-Wubxr_-FLTRrObHGG2LI
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#CareerFair #JobsInAG #AgCareers #OFA
There are many different crops grown in Ontario which require a variety of inputs. Module 6: Crop Production Safety, features new content on the dangers of handling manure, fertilizer & pesticides and proper safety procedures to follow in the presence of these products.
Join us on Wednesday, January 26 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for an Ontario-wide virtual career fair with @AgCareers & @CareersInFoodca. Register today to get connected with a wide variety of agri-food employers.
Career Fairs - Feeding Your Future
Looking for a job in the agriculture, food or beverage sector? Looking to hire someone for your farm, food proc...
feedingyourfuture.ca
Due to technical difficulties on Wednesday, many registered employers were not able to access the employer webinar panel with @AgCareers. We now have the recording available on YouTube so everyone that was unable to attend can access it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZdh2flFqzk
Working with livestock and poultry can be very rewarding but it is important to know how to work safely with animals. Module 5: Livestock Production Safety, covers how to handle large animals, animal behavior & more. This module is great for those unfamiliar with livestock.
