The challenge with the H-2A guest worker program is fairly simple for Wisconsin dairy farmers. Cows don’t take a seasonal break. H-2A visas can provide agricultural employers with a reliable source of temporary labor. But dairy farms often have trouble qualifying because workers are needed year-round.

Sam Moheban, an immigration specialist with Ruder Ware in Wausau, tells Pam Jahnke about a new proposal and how it could help farmers with their labor issues.  

The challenge with the H-2A guest worker program is fairly simple for Wisconsin dairy farmers. Cows don&rsquo;t take a seasonal break. H-2A visas can provide agricultural employers with a reliable source of temporary labor. But dairy farms often have trouble qualifying because workers are needed year-round.
Sam Moheban, an immigration specialist with Ruder Ware in Wausau, tells Pam Jahnke about a new proposal and how it could help farmers with their labor issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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How a New H-2A Bill Could Help Wisconsin Dairy Farms with Labor Issues

President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels with the Wisconsin Bankers Association discusses the current stress in the agriculture economy with Mid-West Farm Report's Larry Lee.

 

President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels with the Wisconsin Bankers Association discusses the current stress in the agriculture economy with Mid-West Farm Report's Larry Lee.
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Wisconsin Bankers Association CEO Rose Oswald Poels on ag economy, lending, bankruptcies

300,000 tons of imported ground beef will enter the U.S. during the next 90-days, starting September 1. But, Wisconsin farmers have questions ranging from food safety -- to what happens after the temporary plan ends. Teri Barr talks with Vernon County farmer Darin Von Ruden to learn why there are concerns about the beef following recent health issues from other imported foods, and if the inspection process will really work.   

 

 

300,000 tons of imported ground beef will enter the U.S. during the next 90-days, starting September 1. But, Wisconsin farmers have questions ranging from food safety -- to what happens after the temporary plan ends. Teri Barr talks with Vernon County farmer Darin Von Ruden to learn why there are concerns about the beef following recent health issues from other imported foods, and if the inspection process will really work.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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Wisconsin Farmers Ask: Who Will Make Sure Imported Beef is Safe?

What started as a farm where his father raised beef and pigs has become a 130-cow dairy powered by robotic milking technology, and a vision for the next generation.

Jason Baroun expanded the operation after taking over his family's farm, purchasing the neighboring dairy, bringing the property together. Today, Baroun handles much of the farm’s fieldwork and equipment work while continuing the family tradition of keeping the operation in his family's hands.

His father passed away in 2007, so he never saw the transformation. But Baroun believes he would be impressed that the family has not only maintained the farm, but continued to improve it.

Now, his own son is showing interest in carrying it forward.

For this farmer, that's the real measure of success. A farm isn't truly preserving its legacy if it can't give the next generation a reason to believe in its future.

Find more of our farm family stories on our website: midwestfarmreport.com

Presented by Compeer Financial.

What started as a farm where his father raised beef and pigs has become a 130-cow dairy powered by robotic milking technology, and a vision for the next generation.
Jason Baroun expanded the operation after taking over his family's farm, purchasing the neighboring dairy, bringing the property together. Today, Baroun handles much of the farm&rsquo;s fieldwork and equipment work while continuing the family tradition of keeping the operation in his family's hands.
His father passed away in 2007, so he never saw the transformation. But Baroun believes he would be impressed that the family has not only maintained the farm, but continued to improve it.
Now, his own son is showing interest in carrying it forward.
For this farmer, that's the real measure of success. A farm isn't truly preserving its legacy if it can't give the next generation a reason to believe in its future.
Find more of our farm family stories on our website: midwestfarmreport.com
Presented by Compeer Financial.

How a New H-2A Bill Could Help Wisconsin Dairy Farms with Labor Issues

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