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Agriculture roles in soil science, agronomy, food safety, and agricultural engineering qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Many agriculture employers file LCAs through DOL and sponsor H-1B workers year-round, outside the annual cap lottery pressure that affects other industries.
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The Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture is a full-time, campus-based faculty position responsible for undergraduate instruction, student mentoring, experiential learning, and program support within the College of Sustainability. This role advances regenerative organic agriculture through hands-on education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-centered learning experiences.
Based in Fairfield, Iowa, the instructor teaches approximately two to four on-campus Regenerative Organic Agriculture and related College of Sustainability courses annually. The remainder of the position is dedicated to maintaining the College's instructional garden plots as dynamic living laboratories while supporting a variety of student-facing initiatives, including experiential learning opportunities, campus engagement activities, recruitment events, workshops, and community-building programs.
Working collaboratively with faculty and staff, the instructor contributes to the creative planning, enhancement, and expansion of campus-based sustainability and regenerative agriculture programs. Responsibilities include developing innovative educational experiences, strengthening student engagement, supporting interdisciplinary initiatives, and helping cultivate a vibrant, hands-on learning environment that reflects the mission of the College of Sustainability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agroecology, Soil Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of regenerative agriculture principles and practices
- Teaching, training, or professional education experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) preferred; for the right candidate, MIU will fund completion of the certification as part of the faculty member's professional development.
- Experience with online learning management systems and instructional technology
- Practical experience in farming, consulting, or land stewardship
- Experience in curriculum development
- Expertise in agroecology, soil health, organic agriculture, permaculture, or regenerative systems
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Instruction
- Teach undergraduate and certificate-level courses in regenerative agriculture and sustainability
- Deliver both in-person and online instruction aligned with program needs
Student Advising & Mentorship
- Advise and mentor students academically and professionally
- Support student success through experiential learning, individualized guidance, and active engagement
Instructional Gardens & Experiential Learning
- Coordinate seasonal planting, harvesting, and maintenance activities
- Integrate outdoor learning spaces into course instruction and student activities
- Support internships, practicums, workshops, and other hands-on learning opportunities
Program Development and Innovation
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to strengthen and expand campus-based sustainability programs
- Develop new instructional materials, educational experiences, and interdisciplinary initiatives
- Participate in curriculum review, continuous improvement, and program planning
Permaculture Design Certificate
- Support instruction and delivery of the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) program
- Participate in PDC-related professional development and program activities
Recruitment & Community Engagement
- Participate in student recruitment, retention, and outreach activities
- Support campus events, workshops, and community engagement activities
- Represent the College of Sustainability at university and community events as appropriate
Skills
- Strong teaching and facilitation skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Curriculum design and instructional development skills
- Proficiency with educational technology and online learning platforms
- Systems thinking and applied problem-solving
About the Role
The Instructor of Regenerative Organic Agriculture is a full-time, campus-based faculty position responsible for undergraduate instruction, student mentoring, experiential learning, and program support within the College of Sustainability. This role advances regenerative organic agriculture through hands-on education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-centered learning experiences.
Based in Fairfield, Iowa, the instructor teaches approximately two to four on-campus Regenerative Organic Agriculture and related College of Sustainability courses annually. The remainder of the position is dedicated to maintaining the College's instructional garden plots as dynamic living laboratories while supporting a variety of student-facing initiatives, including experiential learning opportunities, campus engagement activities, recruitment events, workshops, and community-building programs.
Working collaboratively with faculty and staff, the instructor contributes to the creative planning, enhancement, and expansion of campus-based sustainability and regenerative agriculture programs. Responsibilities include developing innovative educational experiences, strengthening student engagement, supporting interdisciplinary initiatives, and helping cultivate a vibrant, hands-on learning environment that reflects the mission of the College of Sustainability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agroecology, Soil Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of regenerative agriculture principles and practices
- Teaching, training, or professional education experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) preferred; for the right candidate, MIU will fund completion of the certification as part of the faculty member's professional development.
- Experience with online learning management systems and instructional technology
- Practical experience in farming, consulting, or land stewardship
- Experience in curriculum development
- Expertise in agroecology, soil health, organic agriculture, permaculture, or regenerative systems
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Instruction
- Teach undergraduate and certificate-level courses in regenerative agriculture and sustainability
- Deliver both in-person and online instruction aligned with program needs
Student Advising & Mentorship
- Advise and mentor students academically and professionally
- Support student success through experiential learning, individualized guidance, and active engagement
Instructional Gardens & Experiential Learning
- Coordinate seasonal planting, harvesting, and maintenance activities
- Integrate outdoor learning spaces into course instruction and student activities
- Support internships, practicums, workshops, and other hands-on learning opportunities
Program Development and Innovation
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to strengthen and expand campus-based sustainability programs
- Develop new instructional materials, educational experiences, and interdisciplinary initiatives
- Participate in curriculum review, continuous improvement, and program planning
Permaculture Design Certificate
- Support instruction and delivery of the Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) program
- Participate in PDC-related professional development and program activities
Recruitment & Community Engagement
- Participate in student recruitment, retention, and outreach activities
- Support campus events, workshops, and community engagement activities
- Represent the College of Sustainability at university and community events as appropriate
Skills
- Strong teaching and facilitation skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Curriculum design and instructional development skills
- Proficiency with educational technology and online learning platforms
- Systems thinking and applied problem-solving
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Verify your degree matches the role
H-1B approval for agriculture jobs hinges on your degree field directly matching the position. A food science degree supports a food safety scientist role; a general biology degree may not. Pull the O*NET profile for your target job title to confirm the standard degree requirement before applying.
Target cap-exempt agriculture employers
Universities, USDA-affiliated research institutions, and nonprofit agricultural research organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers. They can file petitions year-round without lottery exposure, which is a structural advantage if your field involves research, extension services, or academic appointments.
Search LCA filings by agriculture occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filings in agriculture-specific SOC codes. This surfaces companies with active H-1B sponsorship history in your exact occupation, not just general hiring activity.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for your role
DOL sets four wage levels for each agriculture occupation by region. Your offer must meet at least Level 1 for the LCA to certify. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and work location before evaluating any offer to know if the salary clears the floor.
Ask employers about H-2A versus H-1B history
Many agriculture employers primarily use H-2A visa for seasonal labor and have no H-1B infrastructure. When reaching out, ask directly whether the company has previously sponsored H-1B professionals in technical or managerial roles, not just seasonal workers.
File premium processing for harvest-season start dates
Agriculture roles tied to planting or harvest cycles have hard start-date constraints. USCIS offers premium processing with a 15-business-day adjudication target. Confirm with your employer early whether they'll elect premium processing so your status is approved before your critical window.
H-1B Visa Agriculture: Frequently Asked Questions
Do agriculture jobs qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Agriculture roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as agronomy, soil science, food science, agricultural engineering, or plant pathology. General farm labor and supervisory roles without a degree requirement do not qualify. USCIS evaluates the job duties and the employer's hiring standards, not just the job title.
Which types of agriculture employers sponsor H-1B visas?
H-1B sponsorship in agriculture comes mainly from research universities, USDA laboratories, food and beverage manufacturers, agricultural biotechnology companies, environmental consulting firms, and large agribusiness corporations with technical teams. Smaller family farms rarely have the infrastructure to file H-1B petitions. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified DOL LCA filing history in agriculture occupations.
Can I switch from an H-2A to an H-1B visa if my employer offers me a professional role?
H-2A is a temporary agricultural worker visa for seasonal labor and does not lead directly to H-1B status. If your employer wants to hire you in a specialty occupation role, they must file a new H-1B petition. Because H-2A is a nonimmigrant status, you'd need to either change status inside the U.S. or apply for the H-1B visa at a consulate, depending on timing and the lottery outcome.
How does H-1B prevailing wage work for agriculture jobs?
DOL requires your employer to pay you at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location before the LCA can be certified. Prevailing wages for agriculture roles vary significantly by county and job title. For example, a soil scientist in California will have a different wage floor than the same role in Iowa. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level that applies to your specific offer before signing anything.
Does the H-1B cap apply to all agriculture jobs?
The annual H-1B cap and lottery apply to for-profit agriculture employers such as food companies and agribusiness firms. Roles at universities, USDA research stations, and qualifying nonprofit agricultural research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file the petition at any time without waiting for the April lottery. If cap exemption is a priority, focus your search on research and academic agriculture institutions.