Agricultural Labor Skills and Safety Program
The Agricultural Labor Skills and Safety Program exists to increase agricultural workers’ skills and provide health and safety training opportunities.
Services
The Agricultural Labor Skills and Safety Program provides funding through an annual contract with one community-based organization. Funds provide:
- Development and implementation of an agricultural skills program and provide health and safety training to Washington agricultural workers.
- Marketing and outreach to agricultural workers to increase the number of skilled workers.
Strategic Goal
Mobilize and enhance local assets that strengthen a community’s ability to meet the economic and social needs of Washington’s families, workers and employers.
Statutory Authority
Substitute House Bill 1127, Chapter 68, Laws of 2015
Contact
Joyce Beebe, Program Manager
Email: Joyce.Beebe@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-4143