CEO of AW Labor Solutions and Farmer Law PC, Natalie Farmer, was featured in an article by Progressive Dairy. The article discusses the hardships the Dairy Industry faces with labor shortages. Dairy farming is a labor-intensive industry. Technology has overtaken most U.S. dairy farms, but farmers still struggle to find laborers and skilled workers to… Continue reading Progressive Dairy on Labor Shortages Featuring Natalie Farmer
On February 23, 2022, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice for the Annual Food and Subsistence Update. This notice announces the annual updates on several monetary charges for agricultural workers’ meals and travel subsistence reimbursements. The new maximum fee for employers seeking H-2A workers who may charge… Continue reading Notice for Annual Food and Subsistence Update
Everything Employers Should Know About TN Visa Program The TN Visa allows Mexican and Canadian nationals to come to the United States for specialized employment positions such as those found within the agricultural industry. Agricultural businesses regularly seek dependable and skilled workers using U.S. temporary visa programs such as the nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional visa (TN),… Continue reading Everything Employers Should Know About TN Visa Program
For those traveling in and out of the United States, COVID-19 may be a concern. You may be wondering how this will affect travel for everyone. The CDC has released new information regarding air and land travel requirements that may be helpful for you. All non-US citizens traveling to the United States must be fully… Continue reading COVID Travel Requirements
H-2A vs H-2B: Who Should I Hire? The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows the temporary admission of agriculture and non-agricultural workers into the U.S. The H-2A and the H-2B visa program help businesses meet their labor needs. Nationwide, employers are facing a labor shortage and one of the hardest hit industries are agricultural, landscaping,… Continue reading H-2A vs H-2B: Who Should I Hire?
Everything Employers Should Know About TN Visa Program Learn everything agricultural employers should know about the TN visa program to hire skilled professionals for skilled job positions. The TN Visa allows Mexican and Canadian nationals to come to the United States for specialized employment positions such as those found within the agricultural industry. Agricultural businesses… Continue reading Everything Employers Should Know About TN Visa Program
Guide to H-2A Employer Requirements The H-2A program allows American employers to legally hire foreign temporary workers if such employers are unable to fill their agricultural labor needs with regional U.S. laborers. In this handy guide, we will explore the H-2A employer requirements, so you know exactly how you can participate in the beneficial program.… Continue reading Guide to H-2A Employer Requirements
Ecosystem Asset Credit Opportunities Changing Quickly The market for agricultural ecosystem asset credit opportunities, such as carbon, is developing rapidly, according to Economist Shelby Myers, American Farm Bureau Federation. “They’re changing regularly. I’ve changed this presentation multiple times,” Myers said at the “Carbon Farming in Texas Seminar,” Tuesday, May 11. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist… Continue reading Ecosystem Asset Credit Opportunities Changing Quickly
NIFA Invests $17.2M for Ag Education and Workforce Development The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of $17.2 million for 37 awards in Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates(link is external). This program is funded through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. “Developing the next generation of… Continue reading NIFA Invests $17.2M for Ag Education and Workforce Development
The Origin Story: Natalie Farmer The story of AW Labor Solutions really begins years before we started helping agricultural companies scale their workforce and navigate the challenges of the legal workflow regarding H-2A visas and compliance in 2018. Founder, Natalie Farmer, remembers her childhood years fondly. “I have been involved in agricultural business since I was born. My… Continue reading The Origin Story: Natalie Farmer
