EM Farms, LLC (Petition 1) — Agricultural Employer

Employer Background

Employment records maintained by federal agencies include EM Farms, LLC (Petition 1), an agricultural employer located in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Documented job orders reflect Farmworkers and Laborers placements in PONTOTOC COUNTY County, Mississippi. Employers in the agricultural sector are required to file detailed job orders disclosing wage rates, employment periods, and the nature of the work to be performed. Certification records associated with EM Farms, LLC (Petition 1) reference 3 workers in this classification.

Records describe the work associated with EM Farms, LLC (Petition 1) as falling under the Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse occupational classification. This encompasses a broad range of farm-related tasks common to agricultural operations in the region. The documented work period of March through November — approximately approximately 8 months — reflects the agricultural cycle characteristic of Mississippi.

Wage records for Farmworkers and Laborers positions at EM Farms, LLC (Petition 1) show a documented rate of $14.92 / hour. Employer-provided housing and transportation were listed as part of the compensation package, consistent with federal requirements governing this type of agricultural employment certification. The type of housing noted in the records is Employer. Meals were also documented as provided.

PONTOTOC COUNTY County, Mississippi is the documented worksite area for job orders associated with EM Farms, LLC (Petition 1). Agricultural activity in this area contributes to Mississippi's role as a significant food and farming producer. The state's agricultural sector encompasses a wide range of operations, from crop production and livestock management to processing and related activities. The employer's principal address on file is in Pontotoc, Mississippi.

H2A program certification indicates that the U.S. Department of Labor has determined there are not enough available domestic workers to fill the positions described in the employer's job order, and that the employment of temporary agricultural workers will not adversely affect the wages or working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. The program requires employers to cover housing, transportation between housing and the worksite, and all tools and equipment needed to perform the job. Workers are also entitled to workers' compensation coverage and must be paid at least the applicable Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the state.

Job orders filed by EM Farms, LLC (Petition 1) included documented qualifications for applicants. The listed requirements noted an education level of None or equivalent and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds. These reflect the physical demands and qualifications typically associated with Farmworkers and Laborers work in the agricultural sector.