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Agricultural & Foreign Labor Services

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Agricultural & Foreign Labor Services

Who we are
The mission of Agricultural and Foreign Labor Services is to engage employers to enhance employment and training opportunities and improve quality of life for workers within Michigan's migrant and seasonal worker dependent Industries.
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Programs and services

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Agricultural Employment Services

Agricultural Employment Services provides employment and training services to Employers and Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFWs) to facilitate referrals between employers seeking workers and workers seeking employment.
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Foreign Labor Services

Foreign Labor Services supports Michigan employers who are seeking to hire non-immigrant foreign workers through the Foreign Labor Certification Program as a temporary employment solution in order to meet their labor needs.
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National Farmworker Jobs Program

Through the National Farmworker Jobs Program, eligible agricultural workers may receive individualized career and training services, housing assistance and other related services to help them secure life-changing economic futures in Michigan.
Learn more about the National Farmworker Jobs Program
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A farmer driving a green tractor in a vast agricultural field under a clear blue sky, looking to the side with a focused expression. The scene highlights rural farming and agricultural work in a serene outdoor environment.

We support agricultural workers and employers

Whether you’re a worker seeking job placement, housing assistance, or support navigating employment opportunities, or an employer in need of skilled labor to meet your workforce demands, Agricultural & Foreign Labor Services offers tailored services to meet your specific needs.


Complete the Agricultural Employment Interest Form

Office of the State Monitor Advocate

State Monitor Advocate / State Complaint Specialist

Monitor Advocates at the national, regional, and state levels help to ensure that the services provided to Migrant Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFWs) are "qualitatively equivalent and quantitatively proportionate" to the services provided to other jobseekers.

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Spotlight

Latest information on Agriculture information and opportunities.

The Michigan Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Advancement Initiative

The Michigan Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Advancement Initiative seeks to help Michigan food growers, processers and distributors develop the technology- and data-savvy workforce they need to fill critical jobs by providing more job-based, experiential learning opportunities and credentials for MFSWs, through partnerships and collaboration with employers, workers, Career and Technical Education centers, Community Colleges, and other industry recognized training institutions that offer agricultural technology education and training courses.

The Michigan Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Advancement Initiative
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AFLS news

2022 Michigan Works! Conference

LEO-AFLS Administrative Manager Hector Arroyo had the opportunity to co-present at the 2022 Michigan Works! Conference on the topic Understanding Career Pathway Opportunities in the Food and Agriculture Industry, which highlighted the Michigan Agriculture and Food Systems Workforce Advancement Initiative (MAFSWAI), a project funded by the USDA.

Understanding Career Pathway Opportunities in the Food and Agriculture Industry

OFLC Update

On February 9, 2023, The Office of Foreign Labor Certification published an update to the allowable charges for H-2A agricultural workers' meals and for the H-2A and H-2B travel subsistence reimbursement, including lodging.

Read more about the update here

Newsletter

The AFLS team conducts outreach to both employers and Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers all year round to ensure they have what they need to thrive. Read about their efforts in the monthly newsletter.

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Resources

Agriculture Jobs

Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

Michigan Works! Service Centers

Pure Michigan Talent Connect

Contact us

Agricultural and Foreign Labor Services
P.O. Box 30805
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-5858

SMAOffice@michigan.gov

Contact List for Agricultural Employment Liaisons

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