TN Visas Are Changing Farm Employment

An article on Dairy Herd Management

Finding qualified employees remains one of the biggest challenges on dairy farms today. While most labor discussions focus on filling entry-level positions, some producers are searching for something different: experienced employees who can lead teams, manage specialized programs and help develop the next generation of workers.

For those roles, a growing number of dairies are exploring the TN visa program.

During a recent Cornell University Ag Workforce Central Office Hour, dairy producer Shane St. Cyr, TN visa specialist Jenny Everson and workforce expert Richard Stup discussed how farms are using the program to recruit herd managers, reproductive specialists, calf managers and other skilled professionals.

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