Tomasovics Greenhouses & Nursery, Inc. (Petition 1) — Agricultural Employer

Employer Background

According to publicly available employment records, Tomasovics Greenhouses & Nursery, Inc. (Petition 1) is an agricultural employer headquartered in Des Peres, Missouri. Federal documentation reflects job orders for Farmworkers and Laborers positions at worksites located in ST. LOUIS COUNTY County, Missouri. The agricultural employment sector is subject to federal and state labor regulations that govern wage rates, working hours, and employment conditions for workers in these roles. Certification records associated with Tomasovics Greenhouses & Nursery, Inc. (Petition 1) reference 8 workers in this classification.

Records describe the work associated with Tomasovics Greenhouses & Nursery, Inc. (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 February through November — approximately approximately 9 months — reflects the agricultural cycle characteristic of Missouri.

Wage records for Farmworkers and Laborers positions at Tomasovics Greenhouses & Nursery, Inc. (Petition 1) show a documented rate of $14.56 / 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.

Worksite records for job orders filed by Tomasovics Greenhouses & Nursery, Inc. (Petition 1) identify ST. LOUIS COUNTY County, Missouri as the primary location for these placements. Missouri is home to a diverse and substantial agricultural economy, with farming activity spanning numerous counties and varying across seasons and crop types. The employer's principal address on file is in Des Peres, Missouri.

The H2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, allows U.S. agricultural employers to bring temporary foreign workers into the country when sufficient domestic labor is not available for the positions described. Employers certified under the program are required to meet specific obligations, including providing free housing and transportation to and from the worksite, paying at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate established for the relevant state, and guaranteeing workers at least three-quarters of the hours listed in the job order. These protections apply to all workers covered under an H2A certification.

Job orders filed by Tomasovics Greenhouses & Nursery, Inc. (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 50 pounds. These reflect the physical demands and qualifications typically associated with Farmworkers and Laborers work in the agricultural sector.