Protein Workforce Solutions

Keeping America’s food supply running strong.

From beef and poultry to pork and seafood, the protein industry powers one of America’s most essential supply chains. Yet facilities across the country are facing escalating workforce challenges: high turnover, increased regulatory enforcement, and shrinking pools of authorized labor. Production delays, compliance risks, and staffing shortages are becoming the new normal.

Farmer Enterprises partners with protein producers and processors to deliver workforce stability—helping you maintain production schedules, meet safety and quality standards, and stay compliant every step of the way.

Our Approach

Protein processing runs on precision, safety, and consistency. Our team designs customized workforce strategies that align with your production cycles, staffing needs, and long-term operational goals. By integrating domestic recruiting, visa-based workforce programs, and compliance oversight, Farmer Enterprises provides end-to-end labor solutions to keep your facilities fully staffed and audit-ready.

Workforce Challenges We Solve:

Persistent labor shortages in processing, packaging, sanitation, and logistics
High turnover and absenteeism disrupting production flow
Compliance and documentation risks tied to unauthorized or subcontracted workers
Increased ICE scrutiny and enforcement actions
Difficulty scaling workforce during seasonal or market demand shifts

Visa Programs & Worker Options for Protein Employers

The protein sector depends on a steady, authorized workforce to meet production demands and regulatory requirements. Through our ecosystem—including Farmer Law PC and AW Labor Solutions—we help companies identify and implement the right labor programs to maintain operations:

H-2B Visa: Temporary non-agricultural workers for processing, packaging, sanitation, and logistics roles during seasonal or peak periods
H-2A Visa: Agricultural workers for live operations and feed processing
EB-3 Visa (PERM): Permanent skilled and unskilled positions for year-round facility operations
TN Visa: Qualified professionals from Mexico and Canada for quality assurance, logistics, and supervisory roles
H-1B Visa: Specialty professionals such as production engineers or compliance analysts
Domestic Workforce Programs: Targeted recruitment and retention of authorized U.S. workers to reduce reliance on temporary labor
Compliance and Risk Management: Protein processing facilities are under increasing scrutiny from regulatory agencies and enforcement actions. Our legal and operational teams ensure your hiring, onboarding, and recordkeeping systems meet federal and state labor standards. We help you prevent costly disruptions, avoid fines, and protect your brand reputation.

Why Partner with Farmer Enterprises?

Turnkey Workforce Programs: From visa processing to on-site onboarding, we manage the full labor lifecycle.
Operational Stability: Keep production lines running with a dependable, authorized workforce.
Legal Oversight: Full compliance support from experienced immigration and labor attorneys.
Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of labor challenges unique to meat, poultry, and seafood operations.

Additional Services

Visas aren’t all we do – our affiliates assist with multiple aspects of workforce management.

Legal Document Translation

Interpretation Assistance During Client Interview

Worker Recruitment

Consular Processing

Worker Logistics

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Keep the Lines Moving

When workforce challenges threaten production, Farmer Enterprises delivers the people, programs, and compliance support you need to stay on schedule and in control. Let’s strengthen your protein workforce today.

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