Agricultural Workforce Institute

About AWI

Executive Committee

Chair of Executive Committee
The Ohio State University
First Co-Chair of Executive Committee
Texas A&AM University 

Rogelio Beltran
Second Vice-Chair of Executive Committee
GreenTop Acres LLC

Board of Directors

TBD

TBD

TBD

Agricultural Workforce Institute (AWI) was formally established in 2024 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for educational and scientific purposes.

Purpose

To develop and deliver cutting-edge educational programs that equip the agricultural workforce with the latest knowledge, skills, and technologies to support the growth of sustainable food systems for a rising global human and animal-companion populations.

Mision

To promote and enhance science-based agricultural practices to optimize production processes with practical solutions that strengthen sustainable food systems and empower rural communities while addressing automation, labor shortages, and environmental stewardship.

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