Resources for Navigating Farm Labor
Resources from the industry to support organic farmers with sustainable labor solutions
Farmers are currently facing significant challenges in securing adequate labor
Recent Immigration policy and Border Patrol activity have caused concern among agricultural employers and employees. The agency carrying out these enforcement actions publicly stated its aim was to apprehend and detain criminal aliens against whom the agency has pending detention orders.
Many farms across the country have experienced significant disruptions to harvest and necessary farm work and have expressed concern for their employees and their families.
This page is intended to compile timely resources regarding:
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- Immigration Law and Your Farm
- Constitutional rights that you can insist enforcement agencies respect
- Resources for your employees and their rights
Resources
IMMIGRATION
Legal Services Directory
Immigration Advocates Network
Know Your Rights Resources
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
Resources for Ag Employers
Farm Employers Labor Service
Section 1324 Explainer
National Immigration Project
Worker Resources
Centro de los Derechos del Migrante
FARMER WELLNESS
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Farm State of Mind
Farmer-focused mental health services & hotlines
Rural Health Information Hub
Guide to mental health resources available to rural residents
Farmer Toolkit: State’s Department of Agriculture
Mental health and financial counseling programs
Farm State of Mind Toolkit (AFBF)
A collection of mental health tools
State Extension Mental Health Services
Resources like workshops, support groups, and counseling referrals
Research and Resources from OFA
Questions?
If you have questions about the proposed legislation or need for residue testing of high-risk imported grain, please contact OFA’s Farmer HelpLine at (833) 724-3834 or helpline[@]organicfarmersassociation.org.