Joining the dots: strengthening the pipeline for food production

Joining the dots: strengthening the pipeline for food production

Careers Manager Ruthie Peterson spoke with industry stakeholders about collaborations to promote careers in agriculture and horticulture.
ICAP roundtable meeting highlighted a plan to create an Asset Hub for ag and hort careers.
Ruthie Peterson hosted the ICAP meeting which outlined plans to create a new careers Asset Hub.
ICAP roundtable meeting highlighted a plan to create an Asset Hub for ag and hort careers.
Ruthie Peterson hosted the ICAP meeting which outlined plans to create a new careers Asset Hub.
17/11/23

On Tuesday, 7 November 2023, TIAH hosted a roundtable webinar titled 'Careers in Agriculture and Horticulture', bringing together nearly 40 delegates and presenters from various organisations involved in promoting careers in agriculture and horticulture. 

The event aimed to encourage interaction and collaboration among stakeholders to enhance career provision and raise awareness of the industry's diverse opportunities.

The Industry Careers Action Plan (ICAP) group, formed in October 2022, brings together key stakeholders to promote careers in agriculture and horticulture. ICAP members, including the AHDB, Chartered Institute of Horticulture, Country Trust, Fresh Produce ConsortiumLANTRA, LEAF, NFU, NFYFC, and Tenant Farmers Association, play diverse roles in supporting the industry's workforce.

TIAH will establish an Asset Hub on its website on behalf of the ICAP group in response to the call for a centralised repository of careers information. The hub will compile and regularly update a comprehensive collection of resources for careers professionals, parents and guardians, and careers seekers. It will feature content including: 

The Asset Hub will be more than just a collection of resources; it's a commitment to ongoing collaboration and support in our industry. It addresses the urgent need for a skilled workforce in agriculture and horticulture, helping to alleviate labour shortages and secure the future of our vital industry.

Encouraging ongoing collaboration

The roundtable concluded with a strong consensus on the importance of collaboration and expanding career promotion efforts; we can ensure thriving and sustainable agriculture and horticulture industries for generations to come. 

TIAH welcomes industry partners to join the ongoing efforts to strengthen the pipeline for food production. If you're interested in contributing to this initiative, please contact Careers Manager Ruthie Peterson.

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