Workforce Resources for Your Dairy

As a dairy producer, your workforce is one of your most important assets. To protect your business and overall workforce, the Center has identified the following resources that could be helpful in navigating Immigration Reform and other issues related to supporting your employees. Click here to view the full list of resources.

Immigration, ICE and Protecting Farm Workers: In light of the substantial increase in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) enforcement activities across the country, Brook Duer, Staff Attorney, at Penn State Law’s Center for Agricultural and Shale Law recently led this nuts & bolts webinar. He shares what you need to know about USCIS I-9 Audits and so-called “ICE raids” to best protect your business and your workforce. Click here to watch / listen to the webinar.

Preparation Important to Deescalate Any Tensions: The chaos that is happening in Los Angeles, California, right now demonstrates how tensions can escalate when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits and raids begin happening in local businesses. However, agricultural employers are encouraged to focus on deescalating any potential situation by being prepared and understanding your rights. Click here to read the full article.

“Know Your Rights” Posters, Cards and Guides: This guide provides crucial information for immigrants interacting with law enforcement in various settings, including home, work, public spaces, and during traffic stops. The fold-out poster in English, Spanish, and French guides immigrants on how to avoid immigration scams, protect their families when interacting with ICE, and create a plan for their family in the event of deportation. Click here to download the resources. Shared By: NY Immigration Coalition

Authorization to Work and the I-9 Form: Employers need to revisit their authorization verification process and how to complete and store I-9 forms, given the likely increase in immigration enforcement in coming years. Learn how you can prepare your business to respond to an audit or other enforcement actions by immigration authorities. Click here to watch / listen to the webinar. Hosted By: Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development

• Additional I-9 Work Authorization Resources
• Planning for Immigration Enforcement at Your Farm
• Workforce Trends and What You Need to Know

For resources related to broader workforce development issues, including worker safety, please see National FARM’s Workforce Development resources: Workforce Development – National Dairy FARM Program

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