Agriculture H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in New York
H-2A visa agriculture jobs in New York span apple orchards in the Hudson Valley, dairy operations in the Finger Lakes, and vegetable farms on Long Island. Employers like Knapp Orchards, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, and large dairy cooperatives file H-2A petitions seasonally. New York's short growing season drives concentrated demand for sponsored agricultural workers each spring and fall.
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Maintain or remove litter (animal waste) from aisles in our organic barns on a daily basis during the fall/winter season. Maintain litter aisle shavings and keep calcium chip buckets filled as needed. This specific cleaning is done to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform due to the time of year.
Pullet Rearing
Split up baby chicks to different tiers within barn. Vaccinate pullets at thirteen weeks of age. Load pullets into carts to be transported to laying hen houses at the end of the rearing period. Workers will perform dry and wet cleaning and maintenance duties to prepare laying houses for pullets at the end of the rearing period and to clean empty pullet houses after pullets are moved out. Remove mortality and spent hens as needed. The dry-cleaning duties include using backpack blowers to blow down henhouses, sweep floors, clean lights and other miscellaneous cleaning and light repair duties. Wet cleaning includes pressure washing and spraying wet disinfectant to thoroughly clean henhouses. This job includes holding a pressure washing nozzle outstretched from your body for a number of hours in a very humid environment. This cleaning is to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform. Due to enhanced biosecurity protocol, workers will only be allowed to enter and work in areas approved by their supervisor.
Seasonal Cleaning
Sweeping, cleaning and painting in and around farmstead, including buildings and grounds. The task is to a greater extent and does not replace the routine daily cleaning and maintenance performed by poultry care or general farm staff. Pick up refuse, clean and perform light maintenance in and around the exterior of the farm, including the packing room. This includes painting and light construction.
Driving Workers
Drive workers daily to and from the work site. Drive workers weekly to the grocery store and bank.
Biosecurity Requirements
Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:
- United Egg Producers – Animal Welfare Certification
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – National Poultry Improvement Program – Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement
- Eggland’s Best Standard Operating Procedures – Biosecurity Standard
- Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 – Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs
Litter Management
Maintain or remove litter (animal waste) from aisles in our organic barns on a daily basis during the fall/winter season. Maintain litter aisle shavings and keep calcium chip buckets filled as needed. This specific cleaning is done to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform due to the time of year.
Pullet Rearing
Split up baby chicks to different tiers within barn. Vaccinate pullets at thirteen weeks of age. Load pullets into carts to be transported to laying hen houses at the end of the rearing period. Workers will perform dry and wet cleaning and maintenance duties to prepare laying houses for pullets at the end of the rearing period and to clean empty pullet houses after pullets are moved out. Remove mortality and spent hens as needed. The dry-cleaning duties include using backpack blowers to blow down henhouses, sweep floors, clean lights and other miscellaneous cleaning and light repair duties. Wet cleaning includes pressure washing and spraying wet disinfectant to thoroughly clean henhouses. This job includes holding a pressure washing nozzle outstretched from your body for a number of hours in a very humid environment. This cleaning is to a greater extent and different from the daily, routine cleaning that other employees perform. Due to enhanced biosecurity protocol, workers will only be allowed to enter and work in areas approved by their supervisor.
Seasonal Cleaning
Sweeping, cleaning and painting in and around farmstead, including buildings and grounds. The task is to a greater extent and does not replace the routine daily cleaning and maintenance performed by poultry care or general farm staff. Pick up refuse, clean and perform light maintenance in and around the exterior of the farm, including the packing room. This includes painting and light construction.
Driving Workers
Drive workers daily to and from the work site. Drive workers weekly to the grocery store and bank.
Biosecurity Requirements
Any persons coming on to our farms and into our barns must not own birds, unless they are not located within a commutable distance from any of our farm locations. This is mandated by the following:
- United Egg Producers – Animal Welfare Certification
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – National Poultry Improvement Program – Biosecurity Indemnification Requirement
- Eggland’s Best Standard Operating Procedures – Biosecurity Standard
- Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – 21 CFR, Parts 16 and 118 – Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs
H-2A Agriculture Job Roles in New York
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Search Agriculture Jobs in New YorkAgriculture H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which agriculture companies sponsor H-2A visas in New York?
Apple orchards in Wayne and Ulster counties, dairy farms in the Finger Lakes and St. Lawrence Valley, and vegetable operations on Long Island's East End are among the most consistent H-2A filers in New York. Larger operations such as Knapp Orchards and Beak & Skiff have established H-2A programs, while many mid-size farms work through agricultural associations and labor contractors to manage their petitions.
Which cities in New York have the most agriculture H-2A sponsorship jobs?
H-2A sponsorship activity in New York concentrates in Wayne County near Newark for apple and cherry harvesting, Orange County for dairy and field crops, Suffolk County on Long Island for vegetable and wine-grape operations, and the Finger Lakes region around Seneca Falls and Penn Yan. These areas combine large farm acreage with seasonal labor demand that consistently exceeds local worker availability, making H-2A petitions a regular part of operations.
What types of agriculture roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship?
In New York, H-2A roles most commonly include seasonal crop harvesters, apple and cherry pickers, greenhouse workers, dairy farm hands, irrigation technicians, and field equipment operators. The work must be temporary or seasonal in nature, tied to a specific growing or harvest cycle. Year-round dairy positions may face additional scrutiny, since H-2A is designed for roles with a defined seasonal peak rather than continuous employment.
How do I find agriculture H-2A sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate lists verified H-2A agriculture job openings in New York, with employer filing history drawn from DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which farms and cooperatives have active sponsorship programs. Filter by state and visa type to surface New York-specific postings across apple orchards, dairy operations, and vegetable farms. Checking employer petition history helps you prioritize roles at farms with a documented record of completing the H-2A process.
Are there any state-specific considerations for H-2A agriculture jobs in New York?
New York has some of the strongest farmworker labor protections in the country, including the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act, which extended collective bargaining rights and overtime protections to agricultural workers. H-2A employers in New York must comply with these state requirements in addition to federal H-2A obligations. New York's compressed growing season, typically May through October, also means petition timelines are tightly clustered, so employers generally file with USCIS well in advance of planting and harvest dates.