Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers

This three webinar series is free to attend. We will have three speakers discuss ICE insights, US Immigration Policy, and I-9 Compliance. Register one time for all three webinars.

September 11, 2025 10:00 AM
Josh Viau, Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP
ICE Insight - Immigration enforcement across the country has raised tensions at workplaces in all industries, with federal officials ratcheting up the pressure – what if your farm is next? This insight will provide you with a detailed playbook: proactive steps to minimize the chances that you’ll face an immigration audit or raid, and practical steps to consider if immigration officials arrive.

September 18, 2025 10:00 AM
Shawn Packer, Principal Member, JPH Law Firm
I-9 Compliance: Self Audits and Readiness — Take control of your I-9 compliance by learning how to conduct effective self-audits, spot and fix common mistakes, and confidently prepare for inspections. Whether you're new to I-9s or looking to strengthen your current practices, this session offers valuable tools and insights to protect your operation and stay compliant.

September 25, 2025 10:00 AM
Rich Stup, Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development
U.S. Immigration Policy: Past Present, and Future Proposals - Immigration enforcement is getting massive attention, but policy reform is required to create a legal environment that will work for immigrants, employers, and society at large. We will explore how we got to today’s situation and proposals to move forward.

Registration for Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 25, 2025.

Accommodations

Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.  

Contact Information

For information, contact Corey Clark at 517-420-2042 or clarkcr@msu.edu