AGRIBUSINESS

INDUSTRY WEEK

March 22 - 26

West Michigan Works! is shining a light on West Michigan’s high-demand industries. Join us March 22-26 as we highlight our region’s agribusiness industry.

The week will feature a job fair specifically for agribusiness employers, a segment on WZZM, a video focused on the industry in West Michigan, and events and resources for employers and job seekers. This is a great opportunity to celebrate great careers and opportunities in agribusiness.

FUN FACT: The agriculture industry, including farming and food production, accounts for nearly 26,000 jobs and $300 million in labor income in the region. 

EVENTS

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Agribusiness Virtual Job Fair​

March 25

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Register for the Agribusiness Virtual Job Fair hosted by West Michigan Works! and Michigan Works! West Central at bit.ly/AgJobFair-Employer-Registration.​

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RESOURCES

• National Agriculture Day: March 23, 2021 - The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture's vital role in our society. The ACA conducts National Agriculture Day programming each year in March. 

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• Media resources for National Ag Day