Agriculture isn’t just seasonal — it’s unpredictable. Weather shifts, crop cycles, livestock demands, market pressures, and labor shortages all collide to create challenges that most industries never face. A single visa program will not solve that.
We help agricultural operations build long-term, strategic workforce plans using the right immigration tools and domestic recruitment pathways — paired with compliance support when emergencies arise.
Agricultural operations don’t always operate on neat schedules or predictable calendars. Many do have well-defined cycles — but even then, unexpected needs arise. That’s why your workforce strategy cannot depend on a single visa or a rigid seasonal model.
Agriculture is complex. Your workforce strategy needs flexibility built in.
And when immigration isn’t the right tool — we still have a solution.
Some agricultural roles can’t be filled responsibly through immigration pathways.
That’s why we’ve built a dedicated channel for Domestic Recruitment — placing workers who are lawfully present in the U.S. and available for agricultural employment. You get the right tool for the right role — every time.
Below is the comprehensive strategic toolbox we use for agricultural employers.
H-2A is often the backbone of ag workforce planning. But it has evolving interpretations, strict boundaries, and significant enforcement risk.
We help you:
H-2A is powerful — but only when used correctly.
Most professionals in the industry don’t even know which roles belong in H-2A and which must go into H-2B. We do — and applying the wrong program can lead to major compliance issues.
H-2B may apply to:
When a job doesn’t meet the definition of agricultural labor or services, H-2A is NOT allowed. We help you get it right.
Sometimes immigration is not the right option for certain agricultural roles.
For that reason, we’ve built a pipeline of U.S.-authorized workers available for agricultural placements.
We help you:
This keeps your operation running — even when immigration isn’t the right tool.
As agriculture becomes more specialized, so does the talent needed to run it.
We assist with:
These roles require precision — not guesswork.
The J-1 is a cultural exchange program, not a labor solution.
Used properly, it allows agricultural operations to host:
We help ensure your use of J-1 aligns with State Department expectations and remains compliant while adding value to your operation.
Agriculture rarely fits into neat boxes — and workforce needs don’t either.
Season to season
Year to year
Across permanent and temporary needs
For multi-year workforce stability
For sudden or emergency circumstances
When your filing is delayed, workers don’t arrive on time, or you face a sudden operational need, we step in with:
H-2A and H-2B are powerful — but risky when mismanaged.
We help agricultural employers:
We do not assist with field checks or on-site investigations, but we prepare your operation to withstand them by building the systems and documentation they expect to see.
Ag Focus + Comprehensive Toolbox = Real Strategy
You’re not running a field. You’re running a business — and it deserves real strategy.
The attorneys at Farmer Law PC understand the value of a diversified workforce and are adept at navigating every facet of immigration law. We offer comprehensive solutions for all of your labor shortages. Our team locates honest, accomplished workers to provide employers with exceptional talent from every corner of the globe.
