Referral Tool for H-2A Employers
Joan Sinclair Petzen, Farm Business Management
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
The referral tool is intended to help employers accurately document their contact with domestic referrals and applicants, as well as with any U.S. workers they may have employed during the previous season. In addition, it is designed to assist employers in determining whether a domestic referral or applicant to their H-2A job order meets the minimum job requirements and should be hired for the position. The tool is user-friendly and consists of an instruction sheet and three forms - Interview Form, Agricultural Employment Verification Form, and Contacting Former U.S. Workers. The tool is available at:
http://www.labor.ny.gov/immigrants/agriculture-labor-program.shtm
H2A Referral Tool - Article 7-15-2013 (pdf; 256KB)
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Upcoming Events
2026 Corn Silage Dry Down Day- Yates County
September 14, 2026
Himrod, NY
Bring a sample of corn stalks from each field you anticipate harvesting for corn silage to receive whole plant dry matter value, estimated harvest date range, and information on best management practices for the 2026 corn silage harvest.
2026 Corn Silage Dry Down Day- Seneca County
September 15, 2026
Romulus, NY
Bring a sample of corn stalks from each field you anticipate harvesting for corn silage to receive whole plant dry matter value, estimated harvest date range, and information on best management practices for the 2026 corn silage harvest.
2026 Dairy Feeder School- Wyoming County
November 11, 2026
Perry, NY
Registration will open by the end of September.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Join the Regional Dairy Specialists for a one day on-farm training for dairy farm feeders. The training will be offered in English and Spanish and will feature stations with hands-on activities and demonstrations.