Department of Labor
COVID-19 Prevention tips for Farmworkers
New Testing Initiative in Five Counties
For information and resources to help workers understand New York's new Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, view our Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act web page and our Farmworker Rights and Employer Responsibilities fact sheet.
The Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act fact sheet is also available in the following non-English languages.
Looking for a job working on a farm?
We produce an electronic jobs bulletin and update it periodically to help workers connect with jobs on farms in New York. Access the New York Farm Jobs Bulletin.
The job postings generally include the following information.
*Some employers want you contact the farm directly (by telephone, mail, fax, E-mail, or in person), and others require that workers be referred by the Department of Labor.
To learn about other job opportunities in agriculture, open the Job Order Tracker or visit the H-2A job orders page.
Publications:
We have produced a booklet entitled Services and Protections for Farmworkers. It is available in
Spanish,
and Haitian Creole
The Spanish and Haitian Creole booklets are currently being updated.
Other Publications and fliers:
We have assembled a packet of information for seasonal farm workers. This packet is currently being updated for 2021.
We have assembled a packet of information for year-round farm workers. This packet is currently being updated for 2021.
Links to relevant web sites for workers and job seekers
New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health
Water. Rest. Shade. OSHA's campaign to reduce heat-related illness
Agua. Sombra. Descansos. La campana de OSHA para prevenir las enfermedades a causa del calor en trabajadores al aire libre
Resources for farmworkers from the Cornell Farmworker Program
Prevailing wage information (see U.S. Department of Labor links below)
New York State Government web sites
Farm Labor Contractor Registry
New York State Farmworker Minimum Wage Order Summary for December 31, 2016 through December 30, 2017
New York State Minimum Wage page
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Officina para la Proteccion Financiera del Consumidor
National Farmworker Jobs Program
Federal minimum wage information
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
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