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On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from noon–2:00 pm ET, the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside Penn State Extension and sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry through funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, will present the sixth agricultural law webinar in the AgWorks program:
Webinar No. 8. Overview of H2A & H2B Non-Immigrant Visa Programs
Do you rely on foreign labor to fill your business’ employment gaps? This AgWorks webinar will give you the tools and information you need to hire workers using the H-2A and H-2B visa programs.
The H-2A temporary agricultural program and the H-2B temporary non-agricultural program let qualified employers who don’t have enough domestic labor to ask the federal government for permission to bring non-immigrant foreign workers into the United States for temporary or seasonal employment (authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act).
In this webinar, we will provide an overview of the major provisions of the H-2A and H-2B programs, including a comparison of the two programs, and discuss the types of jobs applicable to each visa. Additionally, this webinar will review employer requirements under the programs and explain the adverse effect wage rate (AEWR) and its calculation and application to U.S. employees.
Who is this for?
- Owners of farm, food, forestry, and agribusinesses
- Operations managers
- Human resource managers
- Recruiters
What will you learn?
- The difference between the H-2A and H-2B visa programs
- Which types of jobs apply to each visa
- Employer requirements under the H-2A and H-2B programs
- How the adverse effect wage rate (AEWR) is calculated
Funding for this Program is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and Pennsylvania CareerLink®. This project is funded 100% with federal funds from a U.S. Department of Labor grant totaling $1,325,699.00 and 0% ($0.00) non-federal funds. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. For more information, visit AgWorks.
To help track grant reach and eligibility, participants will be asked questions about their farm or agribusiness during registration. Responses will remain confidential and will not be shared outside the project team.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
Please note: Please note: The Ag Law Center provides educational support and resources only and does not offer legal representation.
Attorney CLE is NOT available for this program.
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE SOON WITH PENN STATE EXTENSION
AgWorks: Connecting Agricultural Businesses to Workforce Services and Training
Project Background
From 2025 to 2027, Penn State Extension and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will collaborate with farms and agriculture-related businesses to strengthen the workforce system. This initiative aims to support employers, expand opportunities for workers, and enhance employment conditions throughout the agricultural sector.
Workforce Help for Farms and Agribusinesses
AgWorks will provide 100 registered small- to medium-sized Pennsylvania farms and agribusinesses with no-cost training and consultation in the following areas to ensure business sustainability:
- Hiring and Retention
- Business Operations
- Compensation and Benefits
- Legal Counseling *
- Health and Safety
- PA CareerLink® services to help farms and Agribusinesses
Additional resources may be available to those who register and consult with their Workforce Consultant.
Webinars and Private Consultation
Over the next two years, we will offer over 90 webinars that will be recorded and available to those participating. The webinars are open to participating organizations and their employees.
Registered participants can also speak with their workforce consultants to utilize tailored consulting and other services that fit their professional needs.
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Register for the AgWorks Program
To participate in the AgWorks program, complete the intake form, which includes a brief survey that will help us understand the challenges that businesses face.
For more information about the program, contact agworks@psu.edu.
For more information about the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s training and services, visit their website.
