Agricultural Employment Services for Employers

No cost assistance to employers in the recruiting and hiring of workers. We’re here to connect you with resources to meet your workforce needs and ensure you are matched with qualified employees.

Our NO COST Employment Services include:

Recruitment assistance
Job posting assistance
Organizing hiring events
Pre-employment screening
Additional training options
Free migrant housing inspections
Agricultural labor law information
Agricultural Apprenticeships

Foreign Labor Certification

If acquiring a U.S. workforce that meets your specific needs is unattainable, Missouri employers may file an H-2A application for temporary labor certification.

Use the link in the Related Resources section of this page to contact our Agricultural Employer Services coordinator today for assistance.

Foreign Labor Coordinator

Anita Dixson
Columbia Job Center

Office Phone: 573-751-3346
Cell Phone: 573-257-7281
Email: anita.dixson@dhewd.mo.gov

Migrant & Seasonal Farm Worker Program

Sean Ashleigh Russell
State Monitor Advocate

Office Phone: (573) 526-8235
Cell Phone / WhatsApp: (573) 645-6894
Email: Sean.Russell@dhewd.mo.gov

MSFW Outreach Staff Contact Information

A Map of Missouri. The top section is filled with a green color, representing that they refer to the Northern MSFW Outreach Staff. The bottom part is filled with a blue color that represents that they refer to the Southern MSFW Outreach Staff.

To contact the Agricultural Employment Services team, email: aes@dhewd.mo.gov