Agricultural Field Labor Day on May 3 Showcases Career Opportunities

HINCKLEY--Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF), Maine Department of Labor (MDOL), and Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC), invite the public to celebrate the vitality of Maine's agricultural industry at the first Agricultural Labor Field Day on Thursday, May 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Alfond Recreational Center, KVCC Hinckley Campus, 16 Prescott Dr., Hinckley, ME. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

Agricultural Labor Field Day connects students and residents interested in professional and academic agricultural careers with local jobs and/or KVCC's undergraduate programming in a variety of agriculture fields, including Sustainable Agriculture, Culinary Arts, and Business Administration. Workforce training and professional development staff from KVCC and MDOL will be on-site to review resumes and offer job searching advice. Attendees can also take a tour of KVCC's 120-acre farm, which demonstrates organic crop production and sustainable livestock.

**Schedule of Events:**

- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Doors open to the public. Open-fair format for participants to visit exhibits and for exhibitors to host interviews - 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. - First KVCC Farm Tour leaving the Alfond Rec Center - 12 Noon to 12:30 p.m. - Last KVCC Farm Tour leaving the Alfond Rec Center

**To Exhibit**

There is no cost to exhibit at Agricultural Field Labor Day. Employers and agencies in agricultural and related fields are encouraged to attend and promote their summer jobs, internships, and career opportunities. Pre-registration is required by April 26. Visit the Farm Labor Link Network web page at http://www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/farmlabor for more information or to register.

**Current Exhibitors Include:**

- Backyard Farms - Casella Organics - Eastern Maine Development Corporation - Hammond Tractor - KeeKionga Farm - KVCC's Business Program - KVCC's Culinary Arts Program - KVCC's Sustainable Agriculture Program - KVCC's Workforce Training & Professional Development - Maine AgrAbility - Maine Conservation Corps - Maine Department of Labor - Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association - State of Maine Bureau of Human Resources - Swan's Honey - USDA - Willows Awake Farm

Maine Department of Labor staff is available to offer technical assistance to employers in developing job descriptions, recruiting skilled employees, posting job opportunities, find funding for training, increase employee engagement, and much more.

Maine Department of Labor is an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.