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Just as the practice of dairying has become more complicated by new regulations and technology, so has the practice of hiring people to work on the farm.

Hiring an employee has been made more complex by the national security concerns that have arisen in recent years. Today, the steps taken on a Texas farm are considered just as vital to maintaining our country’s safety as the actions being taken by servicemen in Iraq or decisions made by leaders in Washington, D.C.

To help dairy farmers navigate and comply with the labor requirements of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies, the Texas Association of Dairymen (TAD) and Texas Cooperative Extension (TCE) have compiled resource materials, linked below. They also can be found on the TCE’s Web site, http://texasdairymatters.org.

This material is for educational purposes and should not be considered as legal advice.If you have any questions about employment requirements or regulations, TAD and TCE advise you to consult with an attorney regarding your specific situation.

As the debate over immigration reform continues, TAD will continue to advocate passage of a reasonable reform package that takes the burden of policing workers’ eligibility off the shoulders of dairymen and does not restrict access to a much-needed labor pool.

Meanwhile, it is important that all dairy farmers respect and follow current law; not to do so can result in criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

Resource Links:

Completing Form I-9: Critical Step with New Employees - Links to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration resources.Social Security Administration “No Match” Letters: Taking the Appropriate ActionAdditional Labor Resource Links