One of the most pressing issues facing agriculture producers is labor – specifically how to secure reliable employees to fill seasonal and permanent needs. This webinar is aimed at helping producers and ag industry professionals understand available options that can be used and how to navigate the complex maze of different agricultural visa programs. It will include the state of ag labor and historical use, an overview of visa requirements, procedures, compliance and employer obligations.

With:

Marcelo Castillo, Research Economist, USDA Economic Research Service, Resource and Rural Economics Division

Brian Lisonbee, Attorney/Owner, Lisonbee Immigration Law, Lincoln, Nebraska

Elliott Dennis, Assistant Professor, Livestock Economist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln