The food and agriculture industry faces steep demands in trying to stay ahead of the world’s rapidly changing and increasing need for food. As we look ahead to the future, the only way to focus on meeting the vital needs of a growing world is to come together as an industry.
Together We Grow is focused on attracting the best and brightest talent to our increasingly high-tech industry. We will accomplish this through sharing resources, combining our efforts, and ultimately expanding opportunities to more communities. In doing so, we hope to awaken more people to the incredible value they can bring to our evolving industry. The Together We Grow consortium is made up of companies, non-governmental organizations, universities, and government agencies with a stake in American food and agriculture and a commitment to building a modern workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work.
OUR PRINCIPLES
BROADEN
Broaden the pipeline of capable talent entering the field by collaboratively engaging people in new and different ways.
CONNECT
Connect organizations and professionals in food and agriculture to foster collaboration and nurture inclusive cultures.
SUPPORT
Support the sustainability of workforce cultures in food and agriculture through industry-wide assessment and benchmarking, and by curating data and best practices for workforce development.
OUR FOCUS
- Education and perception of food and agricultural careers: Creating awareness in grades K-12 to introduce students to agriculture and food at an earlier age, support administrators, and improve access.
- Recruiting pipeline: Building the pipeline by creating greater access to agriculture and food opportunities for students at the post-secondary level and in urban areas.
- Stakeholder collaboration and innovation: Deepening collaboration among stakeholders and developing programs to enhance engagement and accelerate progress.
- Benchmarking and best practices: Sharing best practices and data to replicate and scale proven strategies and ensure accountability across the industry.
- Organizational culture: Prepare leaders on intentional strategies to create, nurture, and sustain positive environments that make them attractive.
- Leadership and governance: Foster partnerships that allow TWG to influence systemic changes in leadership practices across industries.
- Sustainability and growth: Maximizing our investment to promote more effective funding platforms and programs.