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Employer Business NameTrade NameWorksite AddressCityStateZip codeCountyAdditional information or/and Alternative Address/Bad AddressTotal PositionsJob TitleCropJob DutiesBegin DateEnd DateHourly Schedule AMHourly Schedule PMPhone NumberEmailVisa TypeDate ScrapedCase NumberCase Status
Employer Business NameTrade NameWorksite AddressCityStateZip codeCountyAdditional information or/and Alternative Address/Bad AddressTotal PositionsJob TitleCropJob DutiesBegin DateEnd DateHourly Schedule AMHourly Schedule PMPhone NumberEmailVisa TypeDate ScrapedCase NumberCase Status
BB Harvesting, LLC8189 Memory Garden LaneHebronMD21830Wicomico56Farmworkers and Laborers, CropWatermelon HarvestingHarvesting Watermelon by hand, the worker will walk down the watermelon field rows where the watermelon will be harvested. The worker will first cut the vine off the watermelon with a small knife and turn the watermelon over. The worker will bend over harvesting the ripe watermelon which can vary in weight from 20 to 60 lbs. from the ground and tossing the watermelon to the worker next to him and this worker will toss the watermelon to the next worker and so on, until the watermelon is then tossed to the person inside the bus who will place the watermelon on the floor. Packing: When the bus is full, it will be taken to the packing house where the workers will unload the watermelon and put it in a conveyor belt that will transport the watermelon into the packing house where it will be separated by size, labeled and packed. \n\nNote: The packing house is located inside the Farm and more than 50% of the product processed is produced by the Fixed Site Employer.\nField Maintenance: workers will tie, stake and prune plants, clean micro jets and remove plastic drip lines, using hands or a hoe workers will remove dead plants and weeds.\n\nThe worker in order to perform this kind of work must be able to work outside for at least 6 hours a day in all kinds of weather and be in a possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance, working quickly and skillfully with their hands repeatedly, The employer will provides the tools necessary (if applicable) to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker. Employer may deduct the reasonable cost of damages and/or replacement of tools and/or equipment if such repair or replacement results from willful neglect or gross negligence after the damage has occurred and after gaining the employee's written authorization to make the deduction.\n\nEmployees may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available, the worker is not required to work more than the stated daily hours in the contract and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. If workers request a leave of absence during the contract period, if the worker has been offered an opportunity to work, the hours will be deducted from the hours offered under the ETA-790 for the purposes of the three-quarter guarantee.\n\nA copy of the work contract or a copy of the ETA 790 in lieu of a work contract, and any modifications, will be provided to the H-2A worker no later than the time at which the worker applies for the Visa, or to a worker in corresponding employment, no later than on the day work commences. For an H-2A worker going from an H-2A employer to a subsequent H-2A employer, a copy of the contract will be provided no later than the time an offer of employment is made by the subsequent H-2A employer.7/15/259/15/257:30 A.M.1:30 P.M.18638401897H-2A5/2/25 23:19H-300-25121-927105Acceptance Issued
Derringer Trucking and Harvesting, LLC23750 Taylors Trail RdMardela SpringsMD21837WicomicoCalloway Brothers Farms49Farmworkers and LaborersHarvesting Watermelons (field loading)The employer will provide the tools necessary to perform the described job duties without charge to the worker.\n\nThe employer will charge the worker for reasonable costs related to the worker's refusal or negligent failure to return the tools or due to such worker's willful damage or destruction of the tools.\n\nHarvesting Watermelons (cutting) The workers is required to grade & cut, or pull product from plants, and place on side of row way.\n\nHarvesting Watermelons (field loading) The worker is required to pickup melons from row ways and pitch to harvesting equipment, which will be received by worker on harvest equipment and stacked and placed in order received until equipment is filled to required capacity.\n\nPacking produce (in field) The worker will be required to make cardboard bins or boxes, unload harvest equipment, and place on line. Grade watermelons, & sticker each melon. Clean up harvest packing area. Move field harvest equipment on farm. All of the packing is done on the field.7/15/259/12/256:30 A.M.1:30 P.M.18633031878H-2A5/27/25 23:19H-300-25134-973912Acceptance Issued
Foxborough Nursery, Inc.Foxborough Nursery, Inc.3611 Miller Rd.StreetMD21154Harford39Nursery & Greenhouse WorkerNursery work will involve growing various nursery products in soilless media and in fields outdoors. Worker will be required to: remove insects by hand; pull weeds from containers and fields by hand; plant, maintain, and harvest finished stock; plant, move and maintain containers; cover and uncover greenhouses; acquire scion stock and prepare; propagate stock using asexual techniques such as side veneer grafting; evaluate products to assess quality and uniformity. Alternate work will include fieldwork, general field labor, brush cutting and farm maintenance activities, including maintenance, repair or painting of barns and other structures, greenhouses and fences, and any other equipment and tools used on the farm consistent with SOC 45-2092.00. Worker must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions, must be able to sit for extensive period, walk for extensive periods, stoop frequently, carry out repetitive movements for extended periods, to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, push and pull items, reach and lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Worker must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of temperatures heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Worker should be in good health and physical condition. Three months prior experience is required. Saturday work is required. Workers may be requested to work more than the number of hours specified, but will not be required to work on their Sabbath or Federal holiday. Starting/quitting times may be shifted to earlier or later in the day depending on crop and weather conditions. All work must be performed carefully in a timely and proficient manner according to instruction to avoid injury to the worker or damage to products and equipment. Possession or use of drugs or alcohol is prohibited during the workday and is grounds for termination. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, the employer reserves the right to terminate for cause any worker found during the period of employment to have a criminal conviction record or any worker who is violent or has a physical altercation with co-workers, staff, customers, or the general public. Employer also retains the right to terminate workers for lawful job -related reasons. Employer will furnish housing at no cost to workers who are unable to return to their permanent residence at the end of each day. The employer will provide, at no cost to the worker, any tools or necessary equipment to perform required tasks. Voluntary deduction may be made for health insurance benefits, if elected. Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals. 2/1/2511/30/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14108367023H-2A12/5/24 4:02H-300-24334-507551Acceptance Issued
The J. M. Clayton Company, Inc.108 Commerce StreetCambridgeMD21613Dorchester26Seafood Processors / Crab PickersUnder direct supervision Seafood Processors/Crab Pickers will steam, clean and pick whole crabs. weigh, separate processed meat by size, or quality, and place in containers, and seal, count, measure, ice, debone, pack, cook, break, seafood processing and preparation of orders for wholesale/ retail sale. Clean and prepare work and equipment to meet all regulations state and federal satisfactory for food safety, load/unload, may have occasional use of material handling devices, dump, move, dock work, freeze, shovel crabs, staple and assemble boxes. Workers will assist with unloading raw product, (crabs, from boats or trucks), and place in processing area, or on the tables to be processed. Workers will also assist with loading finished products onto trucks for shipment. Work is supervised. 5/15/2512/1/255:00 A.M.1:00 P.M.14102281661H-2B5/22/25 23:19H-400-25045-693878Determination Issued - Certification
Angelica Nurseries, IncAngelica Nurseries, Inc11129 Locust Grove RoadKennedyvilleMD21645Kent25Agricultural WorkersOperates power equipment, machinery and vehicles and performs heavy manual labor in the growing and balled and burlap (B&B) harvesting of nursery stock in fields, container growing areas and/or environmentally controlled structures. Prepares field for planting by clearing cull stock, brush and debris; mixes soil and/or prepares growth media; plants seedlings, liners, cutting and/or transplants in containers or open fields by hand or use of mechanical planters; prunes, straightens and ties trees and shrubs; pulls or cuts and removes weeds; operates, adjusts container stock; use of mechanical diggers and other mechanical equipment; wraps root balls and secures covering material with twine or staples; lifts, carries, transports, loads nursery stock or materials and supplies; performs general nursery labor and maintenance activities, including mending, repair, maintenance or preparation of nursery facilities, equipment, buildings and housing. Requires a minimum of three months of prior experience in a diverse tree and shrub nursery, with extensive involvement in harvesting balled and burlap stock.\n\nInstructions and general supervision will be provided by a designated lead worker or Company supervisor. Exceptionally complex or non-routine horticultural activities will be closely supervised. Workers will be expected to perform basic or repetitive duties in a timely and proficient manner without closed supervision.\n\nWorkers will be expected to have proficiency with all tools and equipment necessary to perform the job. By way of example and not limitation, power equipment may include tractor-mounted tree spades and other tractor powered implements. Workers with appropriate licenses may operate general purpose vehicles to transport workers, equipment and product around the property.\n\nWorkers must be able to listen to, understand and follow instructions of a designated lead worker or Company supervisor. Additional qualifications include the ability to repetitively crouch, bend and reach through the entire workday; the ability to repetitively lift and carry items weighting up to 75 pounds; and the ability to work outside in dusty and dirty conditions; in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Heat safety and pesticide training will be provided.\n\nThe employer may discipline the worker, including requiring the worker to leave the field (time out) for a period determined by the supervisor, suspension from employment, or termination of employment as described in the\nAngelica Nurseries, Inc. Work Rules and Disciplinary Procedures.6/30/2511/23/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14109283111H-2A4/25/25 23:19H-300-25106-869706Acceptance Issued
Wesco Farms LLC4613 Skinners Run RoadHurlockMD21643Dorchester24Farm WorkerCrops/Commodities: vegetables,watermelon, peas, string beans,cantaloupe, sweet potatoes,sweet corn, squash, tomatoes,and strawberries. \n\nCultivates and harvest vegetables. May spread plastic or other ground covering. Weeds,thins, plants. Picks, cuts, lifts, or pulls crop to harvest them. May tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Crops grown on one or more farms include string beans, peas, watermelon and cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, squash, tomatoes, and strawberries. Workers may work on planters, planting seeds and transplanting seedlings. Workers may cultivate and weed as needed and assist with irrigation and fertilization. Workers must also stake/tie plants. Workers will trellis and prune plants. Workers Will pick produce as it ripens. Considerable stooping and kneeling is required. Care must be taken to prevent damaging produce and plants.\n\nWork may also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Equipment should be operated in a manner to protect the operator, other workers, crops and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination.7/10/2510/31/258:00 A.M.2:30 P.M.14108295939H-2A5/13/25 23:19H-300-25126-944456Acceptance Issued
Wings Landing Farms LLC6304 Bell Creek RoadPrestonMD21655Caroline16Farm LaborerMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. A designated lead worker or company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technical horticulture activities will be closely supervised. However, workers are expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Tasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting, and sorting of diverse vegetable and fruit crops. These crops may include but are not limited to the following: cucumbers, watermelons, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, lima beans, peas, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins and specialty vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manual tasks involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed carefully according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops. The employer agrees to pay the prevailing wage for the occupation if higher than the AEWR. If the U.S. Department of Labor, pursuant to 20 CFR 655.120(a) publishes in the Federal Register a higher or lower AEWR during the period of employment covered by this job order, the higher or lower AEWR will be guaranteed if the prevailing wage is lower. Employer will pay the highest of the AEWR, the prevailing wage, or piece rate, the agreed-upon collective bargaining wage, or the State or Federal minimum wage. Wings Landing Farms LLC farm employees are paid on a weekly basis each Tuesday, with the pay period beginning on Monday and ending on the following Sunday. Employees will be paid overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the standard rate for all hours worked over 60 hours as provided by Maryland law. In accordance with Department regulation at 20 CFR sec.655.122(k), the employer will furnish to the worker on or before each payday in one or more written statements the following information: (1) The workers total earnings for the pay period; (2) The workers hourly rate and/or piece rate of pay; (3) The hours of employment offered to the worker (showing offers in accordance with the Three-Fourths guarantee, separate from any offered over and above the guarantee); (4) The hours actually worked by the worker; (5) An itemization of all deductions made from the workers wages; (6) If piece rates used, the units produced daily; (7) Beginning and ending dates of the pay period; and (8) The employers name, address and/FEIN. The employer will make all deductions from the workers paycheck required by law in accordance with 655.122(p)(l).5/5/258/24/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14106737238H-2A2/25/25 23:19H-300-25052-714479Acceptance Issued
Bonnie Plants, LLC - 46-212515 Augustine Herman HighwayKennedyvilleMD21645Kent15Greenhouse WorkerCultivate, cut, and transplant vegetable, flower and herb seedlings and cuttings within a seedling line; Plant, spray, weed, and water plants using hand tools and gardening tools; Prepare soil and growth media; Feel plants' leaves and note coloring to detect presence of insects or disease; Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality; Operate tractors and machinery to fertilize, cultivate and/or spray; Apply pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers; Haul and spread fill-sand to maintain greenhouse floors, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels; Tag trays; assemble trays, pots and caged pots;\n\nPush and pull 100 – 460 lb rolling carts; Lay down and pick up seed flats for delivery or transplant to another greenhouse; Load and unload racks; Loading plants from the greenhouse onto the racks/carts and delivering to the staging/loading area; Helping unload plants at the greenhouse, that do not meet the quality specifications; Fold and staple corrugated forms to make boxes used for packing horticultural products; Maintain and repair nursery buildings/greenhouses; Clean work areas, sanitize, and maintain grounds, greenhouses, warehouse, and landscaping; Perform nursery sanitation duties including picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms and sweeping floors. \n\nWork in a standing, fast-paced assembly line for long periods of time during peak season; \n\nWorkers who possess a valid driver’s license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor’s certificate as required by 29 CFR § 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods or commodities. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty. Workers without a valid driver’s license or doctor’s certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application.\n\nWorkers who complete an employer paid safety certification may ride to deliver, load and unload products at market locations within a 180-mile radius from work location.\n\nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a workers Sabbath or federal holiday. Additional hours are voluntary. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers could expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer's control. These periods can occur anytime throughout the season. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties in any given day and different tasks on different days.\n2/23/257/7/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14103485904H-2A12/19/24 23:19H-300-24347-538212Acceptance Issued
Rinehart Orchards, Inc.Rinehart Orchards, Inc.24029 Mong RoadSmithsburgMD21783Washington14Farmworker Laborer and CropManually plant, cultivate, and harvest peaches and apples. Use hand tools, such as shovels,\ntrowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks and shears. Duties may include tilling soil and applying\nfertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning,\npacking, and loading harvested products. Will prune, plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, harvest,\nand sort fruit crops while working outside in all types of weather. Must have at least 3 months or 480 hours of verifiable experience, ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. and pick fruit with a 3% or less\nbruise rate. During busy harvest season workers may be requested to start earlier and work more than the scheduled hours per week, including holidays. When weather is hot, starting and\nquitting times may be shifted to earlier or later in the day. This may vary depending on weather conditions.8/4/2512/15/257:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.13018242045H-2A5/23/25 23:19H-300-25141-002697Acceptance Issued
Houser's Produce Farm, Inc.16517 Shaffer Rd.SharpsburgMD21782Washington12Field Harvest WorkerCrops/Commodities: \nCucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, corn, cantaloupes, watermelons, pumpkins, squash, eggplant, hay, straw, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and okra.. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of verifiable prior experience working on a diversified crop farm handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Plants, cultivates and harvests vegetables. Works on planter, plants roots, seeds, and bulbs. May spread plastic or other ground covering. Weeds, thins, plants. Transplants plants, riding on transplanter or by hand. May set poles and wires for vine plants. Picks, cuts, lifts, or pulls crop to harvest them. May tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Workers will pack, haul, and store produce. May assist with irrigation. May operate and help maintain tractors or hand-operated equipment. May assist with general farm building maintenance. \n\nCrops grown on the farm include cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, corn, cantaloupes, watermelons, pumpkins, squash, and egglant, hay and straw. \n\nWork is to be done in the field for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading trucks with product weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day, working in fields. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire upon suspicion and post-accident drug testing required.\n\nWork may also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, cultivators and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. \n\nEmployer assures that workers will be provided transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations).\n\nPersons seeking employment as experienced Field Harvest Worker must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. \n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and tenure.\n \nAll terms and conditions included in the job order will apply equally to all workers, both U.S. workers and H-2A workers, employed in the occupation described in this clearance order. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. \n \n \nTERMINATION.7/2/2510/25/256:00 A.M.2:00 P.M.13012236399H-2A4/21/25 23:19H-300-25108-879847Acceptance Issued
Deep Roots Farm LLC15105 Mount Calvert RoadUpper MarlboroMD20772Prince Georges11Farmworker Laborer and CropWill prune, plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, harvest and sort crops, while working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to use hand tools such as: shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. The employer, at no cost, will provide to the worker any tools or equipment necessary to perform the required tasks. Duties may include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, mulching, applying and removing row covers, thinning, or pruning crops; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities. Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor to ensure all work meets employer's quality standards, certified organic standards and food safety standards. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. Employer operates a certified organic farm and does not use harmful, synthetic chemicals to kill weeds, pests or to fertilize. However, if applicable, employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. \nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops.3/1/2511/30/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.12403021928H-2A12/31/24 23:19H-300-24362-573968Acceptance Issued
Singh Sugar Maple Farm, LLC1200 Sugar Maple Dr.MarriottsvilleMD21104Carroll9Farm LaborerHelp to plant, maintain and harvest a diverse collection of fruits and vegetables including sweet corn, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, eggplant, herbs, cut flowers, melons, watermelons, lettuce, strawberries, apples, and peaches. Duties include planting, fertilizing, irrigating, trellising, pruning, weeding, pest control. Be able to use tractors and implements, UTV's, sprayers.\n\nWork days and hours can vary.6/8/259/30/257:00 P.M.2:00 P.M.14434132252H-2A4/25/25 23:19H-300-25115-903400Acceptance Issued
The Vineyards at Dodon LLC391 Dodon RdDavidsonvilleMD21035Anne Arundel6Farmworker and Laborer, CropGrapesMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires 3 months (480 hours)\nof verifiable prior experience. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include mowing, tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, hedging, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products; cutting and stacking logs; and/or tending livestock. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, operate utility vehicles, tractors and loaders, and/or participate in irrigation activities.2/1/2510/16/256:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.14103204643H-2A12/11/24 23:19H-300-24338-514701Acceptance Issued
Maryland Natives NurseryAmerican Native Plants7500 Marshy Point RdMiddle RiverMD21220Baltimore6Nursery WorkerPotting and organizing plants, moving plants around the nursery at the direction of the field manager, general upkeep, weeding and watering, operate nursery machinery and perform other duties as needed.3/1/256/15/257:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.14105290552H-2B1/8/25 4:02H-400-24338-512032Determination Issued - Certification
78 Acres, LLC23340 Fruit Tree DriveSmithsburgMD21783Washington5Farmworker Laborer and CropWorkers will prune, plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, harvest, and sort our crops while working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to pick fruit with a 3% or less bruise rate. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, removing and applying row covers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; cleaning, packing and loading harvest include everything from apples, peaches, pears and other stone fruit, to strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, pumpkins and other varietal squash products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities as needed.\nMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, carry and lift items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.\nThe employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.\nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol(exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. 5/19/2512/17/258:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.12403103619H-2A3/7/25 23:19H-300-25064-747288Acceptance Issued
Pamela Ann ElliottWaters of the Chesapeake BayCambridgeMD21613Dorchester4Entry Level Seafood Packer***RFI Response*** \nThe employee will be using their hands to measure the Maryland Blue Crab (males) with a premade metal measuring stick that is 5 inches long to determine if the crab is big enough to be legally sold. Females are legal at any size and therefore do not need to be measured. Once measured, the male crab is either placed in a bushel basket for sale if large enough or discarded if too small. Females are placed in a separate bushel basket than males for sale. There is no trimming or cutting duties required by the employee. The employee will work in aquaculture products only (Maryland Blue Crab). No equipment other than the measuring stick is needed. The employee will be working in the Maryland Seafood industry only in the area of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.\n\n\n***Original Duties***\nEntry Level Seafood Packer-This is a temporary, seasonal full-time position. Job Duties include packing crabs in containers by size for market. This is an entry-level position. Daily work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as necessary. No educational experience is needed.4/1/2511/30/256:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.14435210149H-2B4/7/25 4:02H-400-25004-594592Determination Issued - Certification
Deep Run Farms3617 St. Paul RdHampsteadMD21074Carroll4Farm Workersweet corn, eggplant, summer squash, peppers, nectarines, plums, green beans, TomatoesManually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, and field crops. Use hand tools, such\nas shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include\ntilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; cleaning, packing, and loading\nharvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in\nirrigation activities.5/30/2510/31/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14433406231H-2A4/8/25 23:19H-300-25091-816231Acceptance Issued
Moon Valley Farm Inc.Moon Valley Farm Inc9700 Gravel Hill RoadWoodsboroMD21798Frederick4Farmworker Laborer and CropWill prune, plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, harvest and sort crops, while working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to use hand tools such as: shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Duties may include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, mulching, applying and removing row covers, thinning, or pruning crops; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Place vegetables into field containers. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops. As crops are harvested, workers may be assigned to wash, sort, grade, package and label fruit/veg crops according to size, shape and degree of maturity. In addition to field operation tasks, duties may include: Managing inventory of stored produce; manage customer order process and maintain fulfillment records. Track and report the completion of daily farm tasks and inventory of production supplies to the manager. Assist at farmers markets and fill CSA customer order boxes.\nMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. \nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. 4/15/2512/19/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.14102070241H-2A2/6/25 23:19H-300-25036-666388Acceptance Issued
Shlagel Farms LLC12850 Shlagel RdWaldorfMD20601Charles4Farmworkers & LaborersPull weeds/chop: Workers will walk along rows as specified by employer and remove weeds and grass from fields by hand or using a hoe. Cultivate and hand-harvest seasonal fruits and vegetables, and mixed annual flowers. Duties may include cleaning, packing, loading and unloading harvested fruits and vegetables, unloading farm supplies, and potting, moving, loading and unloading mixed annual flowers. May work in greenhouse. May construct trellises, stake plants, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities including digging ditches for drainage or to run water lines. Field grade, sort, or classify fruit and vegetables by size, weight, color, or condition. Load, unload and stack baled hay. Workers will move along rows of previously baled hay and straw, bending, stooping and lifting 60 to 75 lb. bales. Load and stack onto a truck or trailer in field. Unload and restack for storage. Feed hay to livestock. Spread manure by hand. Check and repair fencing. Perform farm, field and shed sanitation duties. Wash and sanitize picking containers and picking knives. Cut grass with lawnmowers and trimmers around barns, pond, grass waterways, fields, under fences and farm roadside edges. May fertilize and spray with backpack sprayers. Prune blackberry plants and peach trees according to supervisor?s instructions. May operate and perform minor maintenance and repairs on farm vehicles, implements and equipment. May repair greenhouses and other farm buildings and structures. Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting. Operate farm vehicles to haul crops and drive other farmworkers from place to place around the farm properties (including on public roads to reach farmer?s fields) during the workday. May operate light truck or van off the farm and over the road to drive themselves or other farmworkers from place to place, such as to the grocery store, bank, government agencies, medical or dental offices and so forth. May operate truck to transport crops produced on the farm (in its unmanufactured state) to storage or to market or to a carrier for transportation to market. Though not a hiring requirement, if a worker drives a company vehicle during the period of employment then at the time of operating the company vehicle the driver must possess a valid driver?s license issued by a U.S. state or foreign equivalent and operate the company vehicle in accordance with the license restrictions and vehicle classifications applicable to that license. 4/24/2511/15/258:00 A.M.5:30 P.M.13016454554H-2A2/13/25 23:19H-300-25041-679828Acceptance Issued
Black Gold Farms Inc5615 Rhodesdale Vienna RdRhodesdaleMD21659Dorchester3Agricultural Equipment OperatorsThe job specifications involve skilled farm labor for the purpose of preparing and performing duties for potato harvest preparation and potato harvesting. Duties will include: \nWashing and disinfecting the potato warehouses where potatoes are handled. \nConducting equipment maintenance on potato washline and harvest equipment. \nInstalling equipment to be used for potato harvest. \nConducting basic maintenance and preparing potato equipment and harvesters for harvest. \nOperating tractors, harvesters, harvest related equipment and potato pilers, conveyers, crop carts, and windrowers. \nOperating a bobcat for moving potatoes. \nNotify supervisor of potato quality concerns. \nLoad or unload potatoes from trucks. \nCalibrate equipment as necessary. \nPerforming general maintenance as needed on equipment. \nGeneral farm work is included.\nFull time supervision is provided and all tools are provided at no cost. \nWorkers must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and work in extreme temperatures. \nLifting objects up to 50 lbs., bending, twisting, and stooping regularly will be required.6/23/258/20/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.17014022830H-2A4/17/25 23:19H-300-25101-857491Acceptance Issued
Ivy Hill Farm13840 Smithsburg PikeSmithsburgMD21783Washington3Farmworker Laborer and CropWill prune, plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, harvest, and sort fruit crops while working outside in all types of weather. Apples are the primary crop. Must be able to lift and carry 75 lbs. and pick fruit with a 3 % or less bruise rate. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.\nMay assist with harvest of other fruits and vegetables, construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities as needed, pending maturation and harvest of apple varieties. Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat, cold and inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leader/supervisor. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.\nHarvest is contingent on weather conditions to ensure selection of tree ripened fruit.\nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol(exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption incompany housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.7/18/2511/14/257:00 A.M.1:30 P.M.13018244658H-2A5/22/25 23:19H-300-25139-988931Acceptance Issued
Lewis Orchards & Farm Market, LLCLewis Orchards & Farm Market11739 Mapleville Rd.CavetownMD21720Washington3Farmworkers and Laborers, CropMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. A designated lead worker or company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technical horticultural activities will be closely supervised. However, workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Tasks will be related to the grading, packing, loading, planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting, and sorting of diverse vegetables and fruit crops. These crops may include, but are not limited to, the following: pears, peaches, apples, strawberries, and other berries, tomatoes, peppers, squash, pumpkins, and other fruits and vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed carefully and according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed in a safe and sanitary manner to ensure a safe working environment for all workers and the delivery of safe, healthy produce.5/27/2510/24/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.13018242811H-2A4/9/25 23:19H-300-25087-812240Acceptance Issued
Clinton Nurseries of Maryland, Inc.613 Hayden RoadCentrevilleMD21617Queen Annes3Shuttle DriverDrivers will pick up workers, take them to the worksite, and drive them back to their housing. Other duties may include simple daily vehicle maintenance checks, timekeeping, field walking, filling water jugs for the workers when needed and ensuring field sanitation and safety measures are maintained. They may be asked to assist with inventory, drive plants between Hayden and Tuckahoe farms, check irrigation and check plants for dryness and diseases (scouting). Drivers are required to live in the housing provided by the employer and report any housing deficiencies or issues to the employer. They will also take workers once a week to the bank and grocery store. Background check and random drug testing will be post-hire at employer's expense.\n2/3/2510/31/256:45 A.M.3:45 P.M.18603993000H-2A12/12/24 23:19H-300-24346-533404Acceptance Issued
Pleasant Hill Produce LLC8444 Fountain Rock RoadWalkersvilleMD21793Frederick2Farmworker Laborer and CropWorkers will plant, cultivate, weed, irrigate, harvest, wash, sort and pack a diverse variety of crops, while working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to use hand tools such as: shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties may include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, mulching, applying and removing row covers, thinning, or pruning crops; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities as needed. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary for workers to perform required tasks. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.\nMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops.\nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption incompany housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. 5/4/2512/20/257:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.13014712699H-2A2/25/25 23:19H-300-25053-716974Acceptance Issued
The Cotyledon LLCCommon Root Farm18101 Bowie Mill RoadDerwoodMD20855Montgomery2Farmworker Laborer and CropCommon Root Farm is a team led organization working to develop efficient, profitable, and regenerative agricultural systems that operate in harmony with nature and provide nourishment to our community. We focus on the cultivation and development of the skills, wisdom, well-being, and careers of every member of our team - striving to manifest a culture of selfless service through tending the Earth, growing the most nutritious and vibrant living foods, and providing a superior experience for our customers and employees alike.\nEmployee should be:\n• hardworking, with a good work ethic;\n• able to work in a fast-paced environment;\n• efficient, with great attention to detail;\n• team oriented, with ability to take direction;\n• willing to learn and adapt;\n• able to demonstrate initiative and recognize opportunity to go above and beyond; and \n• personable, friendly and demonstrate a positive attitude\nTasks will include bed preparation; planting, transplanting, and seeding; weeding and cultivation; greenhouse work; crop management, such as, pruning and trellising; watering and irrigation; harvest and post-harvest work (wash, sort, grade and pack); cleaning and maintaining an organized work environment.\nHarvest vegetables while working outside in all types of weather according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple operation tasks and ensure all work meets employer’s quality and food safety standards. Employer operates a certified organic farm and does not use harmful, synthetic chemicals to kill weeds, pests or to fertilize. If chemicals are used, the employer will comply with applicable re-entry restrictions in the field. Field operation tasks will include, but are not limited to those tasks listed above, as well as: mulch laying and removal; row cover management; disease and pest scouting; general farm maintenance; and hand weeding. Assist with staging, set up and breakdown at farmer’s market. Assist with CSA customer order boxes and distribution. Must be able to use hand tools such as: shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Must be able to operate farm machinery, at least one worker shall have a valid driver's license. The employer, at no cost, will provide the worker with any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. Workers will participate in the harvest and packing responsibilities by maintaining a neatly organized and clean harvest and storage environment and maintain harvest and distribution lists. Workers will assist with farm maintenance tasks like mowing and weed whacking. All work must be performed carefully, according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of crops. Crops may include but are not limited to the following: Leafy greens such as kale, chard, and spinach; root vegetables such as beets, turnips, radicchio, radish and carrot; other vegetable such as cabbage; beans; peppers; tomatoes; squash; peppers, cucumbers and melons. \nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will because for termination.\nEmployer paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use.5/24/2511/26/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.13017884397H-2A4/8/25 23:19H-300-25085-803318Acceptance Issued
Albright Farms Inc15630 Old York RoadMonktonMD21111Baltimore2Farmworkers and LaborersManually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. \nMay construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.\nMust be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions to ensure all work meets employer's quality standards and food safety standards. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable experience. Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the field. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable. Workers will participate in all aspects of fruit and vegetable production work, including but not limited to: greenhouse seeding; high tunnel weed control; bed renovation; application of row covers, stakes, mulches and trellises; transplanting of vegetables; installation of drip lines and headers; and hoeing / weeding. Participate in the harvest and packing responsibilities by maintaining a neatly organized and clean harvest and storage environment and maintain harvest lists. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.6/10/2512/16/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.14106661116H-2A4/21/25 23:19H-300-25101-857627Acceptance Issued
Chicken Of The Woods Permaculture Farm, LLCChicken Of The Woods Permaculture Farm, LLC13405 Pulver PlGaithersburgMD20878Montgomery2Regenerative Farming TechnicianThe Regenerative Farming Technician will play a critical role in supporting a regenerative farming system through a combination of interdependent systems – e.g. biodynamic annual vegetable beds, perennial polycropped food forest buffers, rainwater catchment pollinator plots, pastured chickens, greenhouse and propagation room. \n\nWork in a comprehensive permaculture design that integrates annual vegetable production, no-till vegetable production, agroforestry, rotational grazing, nursery production and perennial crop production. Participate in day-to-day farm work, including seeding, transplanting, irrigation, pest and disease management, harvesting and processing for sale through the local Farm to Food Bank Program. \n\nMonitor and maintain soil health through sustainable practices \n\nWork in the care of chickens and manage rotational grazing systems Implement organic and regenerative pest management work. \n\nWork with agroforestry systems, including the planting and care of fruit trees, perennials, flowers and nuts \n\nMaintain perennial crops and integrate them into the overall farm plan \n\nWork necessary equipment and supplies \n\nCommunicate with teams on the property Maintain farm buildings, equipment, and infrastructure7/1/255/1/266:00 A.M.2:00 P.M.17032310411H-2A5/19/25 23:19H-300-25132-967195Acceptance Issued
Russell Hall Seafood, Inc.2501 Old House Point RoadFishing CreekMD21634DorchesterNotes: . 60Seafood Processors / Crab PickersUnder direct supervision Seafood Processors/Crab Pickers will steam, clean, and pick whole crabs, weigh, separate processed meat by size, or quality, and place in containers, and seal, count, measure, ice, debone, pack, cook, break, seafood processing, and preparation of orders for wholesale/ retail sale. Clean and prepare work and equipment to meet all regulations state and federal satisfactory for food safety, load/unload, may have occasional use of material handling devices, dump, move, dock work, freeze, shovel crabs, staple, and assemble boxes. Workers will assist with unloading raw product (crabs) from boats or trucks, and place in processing area, or on to tables to be processed. Workers will also assist with loading finished products onto trucks for shipment. Work is supervised. 21 day(s) on the job training provided. \n\nSee attached addendum for expanded job details.\n \n.3/1/2512/31/255:00 A.M.1:30 P.M.14103973490H-2B1/3/25 4:02H-400-24336-508213Determination Issued - Certification
Chesapeake Nurseries, Inc.27588 Pemberton DriveSalisburyMD21801WicomicoNotes: . 50 FarmworkerCrops/Commodities: Nursery Stock\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, forklifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Work on production line. Grade, size, sort, and pack product. Bunch/bundle product pursuant to supervisor instructions. Fill bins/trays and other containers with product, level bins, and prepare product for shipment to market or storage. Perform quality control on inbound/outbound loads. Follow quality control standards and production procedures. Handle product carefully to prevent damage. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Palletize and stack boxes/containers. Use power equipment including, but not limited, to forklifts, conveyor belts, and cooling equipment/refrigeration units. Operate equipment safely, with or without direction. Assist with regular maintenance on equipment. Clean/sanitize workstation and equipment.\n\nPrepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using tractor, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Perform general plant maintenance. Prune, trim, space, transplant and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Irrigate and apply fertilizer. Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety. Count, grade, and inventory plants. Prepare plants for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Dig plants. Drum lacing and quarter lacing. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Crimp wire baskets. Must understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Must select and harvest crops pursuant to customer needs. Products must be handled carefully to prevent damage. Fertilize crops.3/1/2512/15/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.14439443133H-2A1/7/25 4:02H-300-24354-556954Acceptance Issued
Lindys Seafood, Inc.1631 Steamboat Wharf RoadFishing CreekMD21634DorchesterNotes: . 50Seafood Processors / Crab PickersUnder direct supervision Seafood Processors/Crab Pickers will steam, clean and pick whole crabs. weigh, separate processed meat by size, or quality, and place in containers, and seal, count, measure, ice, debone, pack, cook, break, seafood processing and preparation of orders for wholesale/ retail sale. Clean and prepare work and equipment to meet all regulations state and federal satisfactory for food safety, load/unload, may have occasional use of material handling devices, dump, move, dock work, freeze, shovel crabs, staple and assemble boxes. Workers will assist with unloading raw product, (crabs, from boats or trucks), and place in processing area, or on the tables to be processed. Workers will also assist with loading finished products onto trucks for shipment. Work is supervised. 10 days on the job training provided.\n\nSee attached addendum for expanded job details.\n3/1/2511/30/252:00 A.M.12:00 P.M.14102285032H-2B1/4/25 4:02H-400-24336-508215Determination Issued - Certification
Winbak Farm, LLC155 Yearling RowChesapeake CityMD21915CecilNotes: . 48Stable AttendantCrops/Commodities: \nstable work. \nSafe handling concerns require that, to be qualified for this position, workers must have no less than one year of prior verifiable experience as stable assistant in a standard bred horse breeding operation. Employer will hire any worker with the requisite experience who demonstrates he/she can safely and competently perform the job of handling brood mares and young horses. Persons seeking employment should be available for the entire period requested by employer. The employer is a large standardbred (harness) horse racing/breeding farm where employment is dependent on the horse breeding through yearling sales seasons. The seasonal employment period in standardbred racehorse breeding is February through mid-July, followed by a four month period of preparing young horses for yearling sales which conclude in November.\n\nInstructions and general supervision will be provided by a designated lead worker or company supervisor. Exceptionally complex or non-routine activities will be closely supervised. Workers will be expected to perform basic horse management and handling duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. \n\nWorkers perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with horse breeding/sales farm activities. Tasks include but are not limited to the following activities required in the breeding, handling and preparation for sale of standard bred equine stock: identify and catch horses in fields, affix halters and lead ropes, lead into barn and tie securely. Competence in basic grooming practices including bathing, brushing, hoof care, clipping. Clean stalls by removing soiled bedding and manure, replace with fresh bedding. Strip stalls and disinfect floors, walls and surrounding areas for broodmares. Sweep barn aisles, stall areas, ceilings to remove dirt, hay, cobwebs and other detritus. Maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets. Handle basic feeding activities including apportioning grain, hay and feed supplements according to instruction. Help maintain equipment, assist with mowing and weeding,work in fields, clean around barns. Hold horses for farriers and vets and administer routine intra-muscular injections. Will perform hoof trimming on horses to include mares, foals, and yearlings. Assist in handling young horses in preparation for sales. Workers must demonstrate commonsense and awareness of safe equine handling procedures, i.e., no running in barns, shouting, abusing horses, leaving gates/stall doors/feed rooms open or smoking in and around barns, sheds and hay storage.\n\nAssist in handling young horses in preparation for sales, including preparing yearlings to show at farm and out of state auctions and preparing stall/sale grounds. Set up feed and hay storage and supply room. Set up bathing and grooming stations. Walk yearlings for exercise. Clean and prepare yearlings for shows. Practice walking, standing ,and presenting yearlings. Lead yearlings to sales pavillion for auction. \n\nWorkers will load trucks with bales of hay and sacks of grain and feed weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers are expected to begin work early in the morning when fields may be wet with dew. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, animal dandruff, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be on call for up to 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use.2/1/2511/30/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14108859005H-2A12/6/24 23:19H-300-24337-509180Acceptance Issued
G. W. Hall & Son LLC2551 Old House Point RoadFishing CreekMD21634DorchesterNotes: . 45Seafood Processors / Crab PickersUnder direct supervision Seafood Processors/Crab Pickers will steam, clean and pick whole crabs. weigh, separate processed meat by size, or quality, and place in containers, and seal, count, measure, ice, debone, pack, cook, break, seafood processing and preparation of orders for wholesale/ retail sale. Clean and prepare work and equipment to meet all regulations state and federal satisfactory for food safety, load/unload, may have occasional use of material handling devices, dump, move, dock work, freeze, shovel crabs, staple and assemble boxes. Workers will assist with unloading raw product, (crabs, from boats or trucks), and place in processing area, or on the tables to be processed. Workers will also assist with loading finished products onto trucks for shipment. Work is supervised. 15 day(s) on the job training provided.\n3/1/2511/30/255:00 A.M.1:30 P.M.14103973327H-2B1/3/25 4:02H-400-24336-508216Determination Issued - Certification
Baugher Enterprises Inc.Baugher Enterprises Inc.1236 Baugher RoadWestminsterMD21158CarrollNotes: . 45farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery and greenhouseWill plant, grow, cultivate, weed, fertilize, prune, harvest and sort the following crops: sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, peppers, peas, peaches, plums, apples, strawberries, cherries, nectarines, watermelons, cantaloupes, pumpkins and specialty vegetables. The possession of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in the company housing during non-work hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. The employer at no cost will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Task will be related to the planting, growing cultivating, weeding,fertilizing,pruning, harvesting and sorting of diverse vegetable and fruit crops. These crops may include but are not to the following:sweet corn,tomatoes,squash,peppers,peas,peaches,plums,apples,strawberies,cherries,nectarines,watermelons,cantaloupes,\npumpkins, and specialty vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manaul task involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops.\n2/17/2512/5/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14108570112H-2A12/9/24 23:19H-300-24339-517409Acceptance Issued
Rippons Bros Seafood, Inc.1747 Hoopersville RoadHoopersvilleMD21634DorchesterNotes: . 30Seafood Processors / Crab PickersUnder direct supervision Seafood Processors/Crab Pickers will steam, clean and pick whole crabs. weigh, separate processed meat by size, or quality, and place in containers, and seal, count, measure, ice, debone, pack, cook, break, seafood processing and preparation of orders for wholesale/ retail sale. Clean and prepare work and equipment to meet all regulations state and federal satisfactory for food safety, load/unload, may have occasional use of material handling devices, dump, move, dock work, freeze, shovel crabs, staple and assemble boxes. Workers will assist with unloading raw product, (crabs, from boats or trucks), and place in processing area, or on the tables to be processed. Workers will also assist with loading finished products onto trucks for shipment. Work is supervised. 7 days on the job training provided. \n3/1/2512/6/254:00 A.M.11:00 A.M.14103973200H-2B1/4/25 4:02H-400-24336-508214Determination Issued - Certification
Clinton Nurseries of MD, Inc.613 Hayden Rd.CentrevilleMD21617Queen AnnesNotes: . 26Nursery WorkerCrops/Commodities: \nshrubs and trees – container and field. \nExperienced nursery workers to plant, cultivate and harvest bare root, ball-and-burlap trees and shrubs, containerized trees, shrubs and perform other duties related to nursery production. \n\nSpecific duties and skills required include the following:\n\nPlant Cultivation: Thorough knowledge and judgment of proper pruning techniques for wide range of Clinton Nurseries' plant varieties. Exhibit understanding of pruning protocols to ensure uninterrupted availability goals for key crops. Possess ability to identify individual plants that require staking and then decide on the particular staking protocols for that plant. Stick cuttings, transplant plants, pot plants, space plants and water plants. \n\nMust possess ability to understand verbal and/or written work instructions. Must be able to understand and identify plants by botanical name and apply proper identification tag.\n\nPlant Harvest and Shipping Activities: Harvest, pack, label, stack and load trees and shrubs using techniques appropriate for individual varieties of plants. Possess ability to identify and select appropriate color picture tags for placement on plants.\n\nPossess ability to determine the exact grades and quantities for selecting trees and shrubs for sale. Must be able to measure and understand Clinton Nurseries' appropriate quality standards for each shipment depending on individual customer demands. \n\nGeneral Nursery Duties: Drive tractors while pulling multiple wagons, including ability to properly back tractors pulling wagons. Work may also include mechanized nursery work using other power equipment. By way of example and not limitation, other power equipment also may include planters, sprayers and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment including but not limited to mowers, weed eaters and ATVs as well as daily use of field trucks and tractors with or without direction. \n\nCover, uncover or move the poly-covered winter plant storage facilities (“hoop houses”). May be required to assemble or repair pallets and or racks. May be required to perform general nursery repairs, maintenance and labor.\n\nWorkers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles, such as a standard van. There will be no passengers, only employer product. \n\nJobs are repetitive in nature and must be performed in all climate conditions including hot, humid weather as well as rain, snow and sleet. These jobs require the ability to perform heavy lifting. Must be able to lift up to 60 pound containerized plants and transport them by hand up to a distance of 50 feet for up to 8 hours a day when performing spacing and loading trucks with nursery stock and materials.\n\nWorkers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. \n\nEmployer-paid post-hire drug and alcohol testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use.\n\nPersons seeking employment as experienced nursery worker must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Workers are encouraged to bring warm clothing and boots. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.2/10/2510/31/257:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.18603993000H-2A12/13/24 23:19H-300-24341-524424Acceptance Issued
Bell Nursery USA, LLC - MD1985 Cecilton Warwick Rd.WarwickMD21912CecilNotes: . 26Nursery LaborerCrops/Commodities: \nBedding plants (annuals and perennials), shrubs. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural experience work in a greenhouse or wholesale nursery handling manual tasks including field crop production and harvesting activities associated with production of bedding plants (annuals and perennials) and shrubs. Workers must be able to perform manual tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using tractor, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery plants, including perennials, bedding plants, vegetable plants and hanging baskets in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings. Attach hangers to baskets and hang throughout seasonal holding houses. \n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Clear debris from field and clean/maintain farm buildings, structures, equipment, and work areas. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. \n\nMust understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Must select and harvest crops pursuant to customer needs. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. \n\nWork required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. \n\nAllergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n \nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Shorts, bathing suits or other casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nWorkers required to follow common sanitary practices at all times, particularly when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Workers required to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering fields for harvest activities. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer.2/28/2511/25/257:30 A.M.4:00 P.M.14107824500H-2A1/6/25 23:19H-300-24351-547681Acceptance Issued
Black Ankle VineyardsBlack Ankle Vineyards14463 Black Ankle RoadMount AiryMD21771FrederickNotes: . 26Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, GreenhouseVineyard WorkTasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning,\nharvesting and sorting of grapes for wine production. Workers may be required to do any other\nmanual task involved in the production of fruit and vineyard crops.\nAlternate work will include fieldwork, general field labor, brush cutting and farm maintenance\nactivities, including maintenance, repair or painting of barns and other structures, greenhouses\nand fences, and any other equipment and tools used on the farm.3/4/2511/30/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.16192038230H-2A1/21/25 23:19H-300-25003-591650Acceptance Issued
Richardson Chicken Farm IncRichardson farms5828 Ebenezer Rdwhite marshMD21162BaltimoreNotes: . 24Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and greenhouseWorkers will be required to perform all duties necessary to propagate, plant, grow, harvest a variety of produce. Pre-harvest activities may include preparation of soil for planting using fertilizer, additives, and mulch. Prior to harvest produce and prepared growing areas will require hoeing, staking, tying, pruning, weeding, irrigation, removing culls, rock picking, and any additional duties required for the planting, harvest, marketing, and general care of produce. Harvested produce will be placed in containers, as applicable, such as sacks, boxes, bins, baskets, etc. Workers will discard rotted or unacceptable produce and all other unwanted debris before placing in containers. Workers will load containers of harvested produce onto trailers, attached to tractors, and haul the\nharvested produce from fields to instructed locations. Produce will be ready for harvest as applicable to specific produce such as size, color, shape, and maturity. Workers will begin harvest of crops at a various times from spring to end of fall as required and at supervisor's instruction. Extreme care not to bruise or damage produce must be taken at all times. Workers will pack produce, load/unload trucks, and stack containers for storage or market. work site must be cleaned daily. Tools and equipment must be cleaned or repaired as applicable. Workers may be required to perform additional activities such as mow/bale hay or sod, dig ditches, clean/repair fences, cut firewood, move rock piles, feed/care for farm animals, work with irrigation systems, maintain grounds and buildings, operate tractor and other farm equipment, and other duties necessary on farm/worksite as required by employer. Must have job experience working on farm and be physically able to perform all job activities required.5/15/2512/27/256:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.14109772149H-2A3/13/25 23:19H-300-25062-738779Acceptance Issued
Old Saltys Seafood, Inc.Boats and Hose Seafood, Inc.1122 Ball Park RoadFishing CreekMD21634DorchesterNotes: . 23Seafood Processors / Crab PickersUnder direct supervision Seafood Processors/Crab Pickers will steam, clean and pick whole crabs. weigh, separate processed meat by size, or quality, and place in containers, and seal, count, measure, ice, debone, pack, cook, break, seafood processing and preparation of orders for wholesale/ retail sale. Clean and prepare work and equipment to meet all regulations state and federal satisfactory for food safety, load/unload, may have occasional use of material handling devices, dump, move, dock work, freeze, shovel crabs, staple and assemble boxes. Workers will assist with unloading raw product, (crabs, from boats or trucks), and place in processing area, or on the tables to be processed. Workers will also assist with loading finished products onto trucks for shipment. Work is supervised. Employer provides 21 days on the job training.\n3/4/2512/15/256:00 A.M.2:30 P.M.14435210016H-2B1/5/25 4:02H-400-24339-516290Determination Issued - Certification
Patuxent Nursery2410 North Crain HighwayBowieMD20716Prince GeorgesNotes: . 22Nursery WorkersAnnuals Duties may include: Load/unload plant material from trucks, tag and stock material for resale. Water, prune, and maintain nursery stock. Perform ground maintenance to include cut grass, mulch, and weed flower beds. Prune trees & shrubs. Lay sod, plant annuals, trees and shrubs. Haul top soil, mulch, and other landscape supplies, sell, deliver and transplant plants and flowers. Pot up and maintain crops of annuals, perennials, grasses and shrubs for our in-house production department & other related Nursery Workers activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org).\n\n Possible weekend/holiday work. 2/1/2511/30/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.13012184769H-2A12/21/24 4:01H-300-24333-506157Acceptance Issued
Plant Growers, LLC1591 E. Old Philadephia Rd.ElktonMD21921CecilNotes: . 21FarmworkerCrops/Commodities: \nnursery stock, including bedding plants, trees, and shrubs. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of prior agricultural experience, preferably working in a nursery, handling manual tasks associated with production of nursery stock and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Drive pickup truck to/from delivery or pickup destinations. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Put wildlife netting around nursery areas to deter wildlife from foraging and defecating in the production areas. Repair fences.\n \nPrepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using tractor, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Perform general plant maintenance. Prune, trim, space, transplant and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Irrigate and apply fertilizer. Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety. Count, grade, and inventory plants. Prepare plants for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Dig plants. Must understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Must select and harvest crops pursuant to customer needs. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job.Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs.\n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. \n\nEmployer-paid post-hire random drug testing required. Employer requires all newly hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid background check. All background checks are conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire. Applicants found to have felony convictions (including, but not limited to assault, child molestation, sex or drug-related convictions) will be immediately terminated out of concern for general public safety, and paid for all hours worked between the first date of employment and the date of termination, if any.2/14/2511/30/257:00 A.M.4:30 P.M.14103920880H-2A12/6/24 23:19H-300-24337-510257Acceptance Issued
GPS Nurseries, LLCGuido Piccinini & Sons1810 Broadway RoadLutherville TimoniumMD21093BaltimoreNotes: . 19Farm WorkerCrops/Commodities: grain/oilseed crops, nursery stock, vegetables. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months experience handling manual tasks associated with production of nursery stock and vegetables. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Workers must be able to perform manual tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Work in fields. Plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Perform manual and machine tasks associated with the grain and oilseed production. Plant, cultivate and harvest crops. \n\nPlant, cultivate, harvest, cut and bale trees. Plant seedlings or ‘liners' by hand (including riding and inserting liners in a mechanical planter) using mattock or dibble. Prepare trees for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Hand dig trees with shovel or tree spade. Selects trees for cutting according to markings, size, species and grade. Cut trees using axe or chain saw. Drag cut trees from cutting area. Runs trees through tree baler. Inventory and grade trees. Products must be handled carefully to prevent damage.\n\nPlant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Perform general plant maintenance. Prune, trim, space, transplant and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Irrigate. Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety. Count, grade, and inventory plants. Prepare plants for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Dig plants. Drum lacing and quarter lacing. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Crimp wire baskets. Products must be handled carefully to prevent damage. \n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 25 pounds and lifting to a height of 4 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 48 to over 102 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nTobacco use strictly prohibited. No smoking or tobacco use of any kind permitted in the fields, worker housing, or anywhere on company premises. This is necessary to protect against transmission of toxins and contamination from tobacco by-products.3/3/2512/19/257:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.14102529041H-2A12/18/24 23:19H-300-24353-553642Acceptance Issued
Waverly Farm, LLC1931 Greenfield RdAdamstownMD21710FrederickNotes: . 19Nursery WorkersCrops/Commodities: \nnursery stock, field-grown trees and shrubs. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of prior experience working in nursery and tree production handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Workers will perform work including but not limited to planting, cultivation, hoeing, digging, mulching, transplanting, mowing, preparing soil, weeding, spraying, watering in nurseries and seasonal holding houses. Fertilize, prune, spray, space, water, tag and perform other plant maintenance. Count and inventory plants. Propagate plants from cuttings. Load finished plants onto wagons and trucks. Remove plastic from seasonal holding houses in spring and cover seasonal holding houses with plastic in fall. Assist with building seasonal holding houses. Plant and dig field grown plants, burlap roots, perform general maintenance of field grown plants. Plants must be handled carefully so that minimal leaves, limbs and roots are broken during transplanting process.\n\nLoading: Workers shall be responsible for the efficient and productive use of labor teams in loading trucks and semi-trailers. Knowledge of load factors, plant material, customer names and locations, as well as the ability to oversee loading operations required. \n\nTagging: Workers shall be responsible for tagging plant material for shipping, potting and other uses as deemed necessary by Shipping and Production Managers; shall be required to learn various plant materials grown at the nursery, as well as operating the tag guns on a daily basis. Knowledge of efficient functioning mechanics of the tagging system and quickly mastering the operation of this system is required.\n\nPruning: Workers will be responsible for learning and mastering the proper technique and art of pruning container and field grown plant material. Development of hand/eye coordination for pruning with both mechanical and powered shears is required. Must develop a knowledge of various plant materials for proper plant identification and must be willing and able to maintain the required pace for pruning as set forth by the horticulture staff.\n\nSoil Mixing: Workers will be responsible for mixing all container and propagation soil mixes as used by the nursery. Knowledge of materials used, amounts used and needed for various mixes and the techniques employed to properly mix these materials is required. Ability to learn to read the soil mixing sheets (in English) is required. \n\nWork is to be done for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading trucks with packaged product weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day, working in fields. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nIn addition, workers may be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: irrigation, ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, weeding and other tasks related to a nusery operation. \n\nWork may also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators, trucks, lifts, forklifts and other equipment.2/15/2512/12/257:00 A.M.2:30 P.M.13018748300H-2A12/3/24 23:19H-300-24337-511291Acceptance Issued
TDH Nurseries, LLC14820 Old York Rd.PhoenixMD21131BaltimoreNotes: . 19Nursery WorkerCrops/Commodities: \nnursery stock. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of prior verifiable experience working on a nursery handling both manual and machine tasks associated with nursery production. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Jobs may include any combination of planting, hoeing, transplanting, fertilizing, pruning, spacing, preparing soil, weeding, spraying and watering, tagging, mowing, loading/unloading trucks. Performs any other duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials and nursery stock. Workers will require minimal supervision.\n\nCount and inventory plants. Load plants onto wagons and trucks. Remove plastic from hoop houses in spring and cover hoop houses with plastic in fall. Assist with building hoop houses. Plant and dig field grown plants, burlap roots, perform general maintenance of field grown plants. Fill, lift, and carry various size pots with soil and plants weighing as much as 60 pounds Plants must be handled carefully to ensure that minimal leaves, limbs and roots are not broken. \n\nWorkers must have an understanding of nursery quality control standards and a working knowledge of nursery production procedures. Workers must be able to harvest crops according to predetermined, customer specific standards. Must select and harvest crops which are suitable for various clients.\n\nIn addition, workers may be required to perform variable tasks relating to nursery production such as the following: irrigation, ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, weeding, product installation and other related tasks. \n\nWork may also include mechanized field work using power equipment By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, transmission trucks, forklifts, loaders and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate and maintain agricultural equipment with or without direction. \n\nWork is to be done in the field for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of nursery stock. Workers may assist in loading trucks with nursery stock and materials weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day, working in fields. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use and after a worker has an accident at work. Saturday work required. Workers may drive employer provided trucks and equipment on nursery property only\n\nEmployer assures that workers will be provided transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations.)\n\nPersons seeking employment as experienced Nursery Worker must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience.\n\nEmployer retains the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason.2/17/2512/18/257:30 A.M.4:00 P.M.14106920050H-2A12/9/24 23:19H-300-24340-521346Acceptance Issued
Stadler Garden Centers, Inc.Stadler Nurseries5504 Mount Zion Rd.FrederickMD21703FrederickNotes: . 18Nursery WorkerCrops/Commodities: \nnursery stock - annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, trees. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of prior experience working in a nursery handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual as well as mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Jobs may include any combination of planting, cultivating, hoeing, propagating, transplanting, fertilizing, pruning, spacing, preparing soil, weeding, spraying and watering, tagging, mowing, loading/unloading trucks. Performs any other duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials and nursery stock. Workers will require minimal supervision.\n\nCount and inventory plants. Plant and dig field grown plants, burlap roots, perform general maintenance of field grown plants. Fill, lift, and carry various size pots with soil and plants weighing as much as 60 pounds. Plants must be handled carefully to ensure that minimal leaves, limbs and roots are broken. Propagate plants from cuttings. Workers may also operate and maintain tractors, transmission trucks, forklifts, loaders and other equipment.\n\nWorkers must have an understanding of nursery quality control standards and a working knowledge of nursery production procedures. Workers must be able to harvest crops according to predetermined, customer specific standards. Must select and harvest crops which are suitable for various clients.\n\nA clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) is required to drive company vehicles.\n\nWork is to be done for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading trucks with packaged product weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day, working in fields. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nIn addition, workers may be required to perform variable tasks relating to nursery production such as the following: irrigation, ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, weeding, product installation and other related tasks. \n\nWork may also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. \n\nEmployer assures that workers will be provided transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations.)\n\nPersons seeking employment as experienced Nursery Worker must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. 2/24/2512/11/257:00 A.M.2:30 P.M.13014739042H-2A12/17/24 23:19H-300-24346-534784Acceptance Issued
Gramercy LLCKoinonia Farm1400 Greenspring Valley RdStevensonMD21153BaltimoreNotes: . 18Farm WorkersCulinary HerbsMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in\ninclementweather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up\nto 75pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders\nandsupervisors. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience.Employer will comply\nwith re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.A designated lead worker\nor company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technicalhorticultural activities will be\nclosely supervised. However,workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient\nmanner without closesupervision.Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.\nThe possession or use of illegaldrugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderatealcohol consumption in company\nhousing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will because for termination.The\nemployer at no cost will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker.Tasks\nwill be related to the planting, growing,cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of diverse\nvegetables and fruit crops. These cropsmay include but are not limited to the following:cucumbers, sweet corn,\ntomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, peas, okra, peaches, pears, plums,apples, strawberries,\nblackberries, pumpkins andspecialty vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in\nthe production of fruit andvegetable crops. All work must be performedcarefully according to instruction to avoid\ndamage to fruit and vegetable crops.3/15/2512/15/257:00 A.M.2:00 P.M.14104862405H-2A1/22/25 23:19H-300-25007-600263Acceptance Issued
BP MILLER FARMS LLC10140 Piscataway Rd.ClintonMD20735Prince GeorgesNotes: . 18FarmworkerWorkers will be required to perform all duties necessary to propagate, plant, grow, and harvest a variety for produce. Pre-harvest activities may include preparation of soil for planting using fertilizer, additives, and mulch. Prior to harvesting produce, prepared growing areas will require hoeing, staking, tying, running, weeding, irrigation, removing culls, rock picking, and any additional duties required for the planting, harvest, marketing, and general care of produce. Harvested produce will be placed in containers, as applicable, such as sacks, boxes, bins, baskets, etc. Workers will discard rotten or unacceptable produce and all other unwanted debris before placing in containers. Workers will load containers of harvested produce onto trailers, attached to tractors, and/or trucks and haul the harvest produce from fields to instructed locations. Produce will be ready for harvest as applicable to specific produce such as size, color, shape, and maturity. Workers will being harvest of crops at various times from summer to fall as required and at supervisor's instruction. Extreme care not to bruise or damage produce must be taken at all times. Workers will pack produce, load/unload trucks, and stack containers for storage or market. Work site must be cleaned daily. Tools or equipment must be cleaned or repaired as applicable. Workers may be required to preform additional activities such as mow/bale hay or sod, dig ditches, clean/repair fences, cut firewood, move rock piles, feed/care for farm animals, work with irrigation systems, maintain grounds and buildings, operate tractor and other farm equipment, and other duties necessary on farm/worksite as required by employer. Must have job experience working on farm and must be physically able to perform all job activities required.\nThe employer agrees to provide a copy of the work contract to H-2A workers in a language understood by the worker as necessary and reasonable.\nThe employer agrees to provide employment to any qualified, eligible U.S. worker who applies to the employer until 50 percent of the period of the work contract has elapsed.\n5/5/2512/19/2510:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.13013990168H-2A3/6/25 23:19H-300-25063-742736Acceptance Issued
Napieralski Forestry Enterprise, Inc3748 Peach Orchard RdStreetMD21154HarfordNotes: . 15Forestry WorkerDuties may include: Dig holes at determined intervals, place seedling tree without J or U root, pack soil to secure seedling using hand OR foot planting tool & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). \n\nStandard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed). Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker.10/1/246/30/258:00 A.M.4:30 P.M.14109134817H-2B8/17/24 15:23H-400-24185-170679Determination Issued - Certification
Clear Ridge Nursery, Inc.3400 Lowman LaneUnion BridgeMD21791CarrollNotes: . 15Nursery WorkerCrops/Commodities: \nshrubs, trees, flowers. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of experience in agricultural field work handling both manual and mechanized tasks associated with production of shrubs, flowers, and trees. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using tractor, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Perform general plant maintenance. Prune, trim, space, transplant and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Irrigate and apply fertilizer. Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety. Count, grade, and inventory plants. Prepare plants for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Dig plants. Drum lacing and quarter lacing. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Crimp wire baskets. Must understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Must select and harvest crops pursuant to customer needs. \n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Clear debris from field and clean/maintain farm buildings, structures, equipment, and work areas. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers must obey all safety rules and basic instructions and be able to recognize, understand and comply with safety, pesticide warning/re-entry and other essential postings. Employer will instruct workers in the safety and operation of equipment before use. Workers must operate equipment in a manner that protects operator, visitors, other workers, products, trees, crops and equipment.2/15/2512/15/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.14107757700H-2A12/4/24 23:19H-300-24338-514348Acceptance Issued
Larriland Farm Inc.Larriland Farm Inc.2415 woodbine roadWoodbineMD21797HowardNotes: . 14Farm workers and laborersTasks related to: planting, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, training, trellising, harvesting, and sorting tree fruits, small fruits, and vegetables. These crops may include but are not limited to: apples, peaches, pears, cherries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants and gooseberries, grapes, squash, broccoli, tomatoes, melons, pumpkins, flowers, and other fruits and vegetables. Workers may be required to do any task involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. This may include the harvesting, grading, sorting, and packing of fruits and vegetables. This may include typical farm maintenance tasks such as mowing and weed control.3/17/2512/10/258:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.13017127489H-2A1/22/25 23:19H-300-25010-611177Acceptance Issued
Manor View Farms, Inc.15601 Manor RdMonktonMD21111BaltimoreNotes: . 14Nursery WorkersOrnamental PlantsDuties may include: Work with a crew under the supervision of a company supervisor to plant, spray, weed, water, fertilize, prune plants, shrubs and trees using appropriate nursery hand tools and power equipment in field, container or environmentally controlled structures to produce, prepare, select, and harvest tree and shrub crops for market. Work involves all aspects of tree and shrub production and may include propagation of plants from cuttings and mixing propagation and production growing mixes. Assist with maintenance of equipment used in relation to the job & other related Nursery Workers activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. 2/14/2512/14/257:30 A.M.4:00 P.M.14107714700H-2A12/13/24 23:19H-300-24338-511673Acceptance Issued
Manor View Farms, Inc.15601 Manor Rd.MonktonMD21111BaltimoreNotes: . 14Nursery/Greenhouse WorkerDuties may include: Harvest and transplant plants, trees and shrubs. Inspect, sort, space, store, label, treat and fertilize as needed. Water, spray, weed, fertilize, prune all stock and materials as needed. Prepare plant material for sale, shipment, and delivery. Use hand and power tools, equipment and tractors to move shrubs, plants, flowers and trees as required at nursery center. Move material on and off delivery trucks and rotate material into other areas as needed within nursery center & other related Nursery/Greenhouse Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed). 3/1/2512/10/257:30 A.M.4:00 P.M.14107714700H-2B1/1/25 4:02H-400-24336-508258Determination Issued - Certification
Homestead Gardens, Inc.1238 Governor Bridge RoadDavidsonvilleMD21035Anne ArundelNotes: . 13Agricultural FarmworkerCrops/Commodities: \nnursery stock, including bedding plants, trees, and shrubs. \nPerform manual and mechanized tasks associated with the indoor and outdoor production of horticultural products. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, plugs, liners, hanging baskets, greenhouse-grown specialty plants, and other horticultural varieties. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Plant/propagate plants. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using hand tools or mechanized equipment (rakes, shovels, hoes, tractors, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes). Plant/pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter, fill and label trays, and move product to/from greenhouses and loading/unloading areas.. Prepare trees for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Hand dig trees and other plants with shovel or tree spade. Crimp wire baskets. Attach hangers to baskets and hang throughout holding houses. Move containerized plants using rolling/electric carts. Load/unload trucks and product from conveyor belt. Install/remove plastic coverings. Perform general plant maintenance. Irrigate and apply fertilizer or other chemicals. Maintain irrigation systems. Train, prune, trim, shear, space, transplant and cull trees and/or plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Shear trees with proper taper and bud cut angle for quality. Tie/position trees and plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade trees. Select trees for cutting according to grade. Cut trees using axe or chainsaw. Drag cut trees from cutting area. Bale trees using tree baler. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twice and/or stapes. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Crimp wire baskets.\n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nApply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.\n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences.\n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. Workers will be asked to drive vehicles/equipment on the farm only.2/17/2512/13/257:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.14107985000H-2A12/17/24 23:19H-300-24341-525081Acceptance Issued
Ed's Plant World, Inc.19407 Croom RdBrandywineMD20613Prince GeorgesNotes: . 13Nursery WorkerCrops/Commodities: \nNursery Stock - plants and trees. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of employment experience in out-of-doors manual labor jobs, preferably on a nursery or landscaping. Workers will be expected to perform manual jobs as well as equipment operation with accuracy and efficiency beginning with planting through harvest. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Plants, cultivates, maintains and harvests nursery stock. Workers will perform work including but not limited to planting, digging, mulching, transplanting, mowing, watering in nurseries and seasonal holding houses. Fertilize, prune, spray, space, water, tag and perform other plant maintenance. Count and inventory plants. Propagate plants from cuttings. Load/unload wagons and trucks. Remove plastic from seasonal holding houses in spring and cover seasonal holding houses with plastic in fall. Assist with assembling seasonal holding houses. Plant and dig field grown plants, burlap roots, perform general maintenance of field grown plants. Fill, lift and carry various size pots with soil and plants weighing as much as 60 pounds. Plants must be handled carefully so that minimal leaves, limbs and roots are broken. Performs any other duties involved in the maintenance of plant materials and nursery stock. Workers will require minimal supervision.\n\nWorkers must have an understanding of nursery quality control standards and a working knowledge of nursery production procedures. Workers must be able to harvest crops according to predetermined, customer specific standards. Must select and harvest crops which are suitable for various clients.\n\nA clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) is required to drive company vehicles.\n\nWork is to be done for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including boxing, weighing and loading of product. Workers will assist in loading trucks with packaged product weighing up to and including 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day, working in fields. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Employer-paid post-hire random, upon suspicion, and post-accident drug testing required.\n\nIn addition, workers may be required to perform variable tasks relating to nursery production such as the following: irrigation, ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, weeding and other related tasks. \n\nWork may also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. \n\nEmployer assures that workers will be provided transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations.)\n\nPersons seeking employment as experienced Nursery Worker must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. \n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and tenure.3/15/2512/15/258:00 A.M.4:30 P.M.13013726690H-2A1/4/25 4:01H-300-24365-577505Acceptance Issued
Wesco Farms LLC3825 American Corner RoadFederalsburgMD21632CarolineNotes: . 13Farm WorkerCrops/Commodities: vegetables,watermelon, peas, string beans,cantaloupe, sweet potatoes,sweet corn, squash, tomatoes,and strawberries. \n\nThis job requires a minimum of three months of verifiable prior experience working on a diversified crop farm handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform all duties of entry-level workers as well as perform additional mechanized activities with accuracy and efficiency. Cultivates and harvest vegetables. May spread plastic or other ground covering. Weeds,thins, plants. Picks, cuts, lifts, or pulls crop to harvest them. May tie vegetables in bunches or top them. Crops grown on one or more farms include string beans, peas, watermelon and cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, squash, tomatoes, and strawberries. Workers may work on planters, planting seeds and transplanting seedlings. Workers may cultivate and weed as needed and assist with irrigation and fertilization. Workers must also stake/tie plants. Workers will trellis and prune plants. Workers Will pick produce as it ripens. Considerable stooping and kneeling is required. Care must be taken to prevent damaging produce and plants.\n\nWork may also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, sprayers, cultivators and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction. Equipment should be operated in a manner to protect the operator, other workers, crops and equipment. Repeated failure to obey safety requirements and operating instructions may result in termination.3/25/2510/31/258:00 A.M.2:30 P.M.14108295939H-2A2/4/25 23:19H-300-25015-619725Acceptance Issued
Fruits and Vegetables by Lewis Orchards LLC18901 Peach Tree RoadDickersonMD20842MontgomeryNotes: . 13Agricultural HelpersPerforms any combination of following manual duties involved in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops on diversified-crop farm: Rides on planter and brushes debris from furrow-plowing spouts. Plants roots and bulbs, using hoe or trowel. Transplants seedlings, using hand trans-planter. Covers plants to protect them from weather, using sheets or caps of treated cloth or paper. Weeds and thins plants, using hoe or spoon-shaped tool. Sets out poles and strings wires or twine to build trellises or fences. Positions and ties leaves or tendrils of plants. Prunes limbs, runners, or buds from trees or vines to shape plants and promote productivity, using shears and saws. Harvests crops using appropriate method, such as picking, pulling, and cutting. Cuts off tops of root plants and sacks or bunches and ties harvested crops to facilitate handling. Picks out debris, such as vines and culls, to clean harvested crops, and cleans up area around harvesting machines. May be identified with work performed, such as planting, weeding, and picking. Will work under various weather conditions. Must be able to bend, squat, and do continuous heavy lifting.3/25/2511/30/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.13013494101H-2A2/24/25 23:19H-300-25050-708751Acceptance Issued
One Straw Farm LLC19718 Kirkwood Shop RdWhite HallMD21161HarfordNotes: . 13Farmworkers & Laborers, cropWorkers will be required to perform all duties necessary to plant, grow and harvest a large variety of vegetables and some small fruit. Workers will work with irrigation systems, cultivate soil, and harvest all crops. Pre-harvest activities include staking, tying, pruning, weeding, hoeing, and any misc duties required to plant, care and promote growth of produce. Workers will pick vegetables according to size and maturity. Harvested produce is placed in field bins. Workers will load these containers onto trucks or trailers for transport from fields. Any rotted, unacceptable debris must be discarded before placing in bins. Extreme care not to bruise or damage produce must be taken at all times. Produce will be packed and prepared for market as instructed by supervisor. Trucks must be loaded / unloaded with supplies and produce weighing approximately 50 lbs. Will also perform misc farm duties such as harvest and bale hay, rake straw, cutting / baling sod, clear/repair fence rows, clean up farm buildings, and dig ditches. Work sites and equipment must be cleaned daily.4/1/2511/30/258:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.19786211120H-2A1/30/25 23:19H-300-25023-637312Acceptance Issued
D. R. Snell Nursery Inc9001 Dollyhyde RoadUnion BridgeMD21791CarrollNotes: . 13Farmworker Laborer and CropTHIS JOB REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 3 MONTHS OF VERIFIABLE PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING IN NURSERY AND TREE PRODUCTION, HANDLING BOTH MANUAL AND MACHINE TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMODITY PRODUCTION AND HARVEST ACTIVITIES.\nWORKERS WILL PERFORM HEAVY MECHANIZED FIELD WORK USING POWER EQUIPMENT. TAKE INVENTORY AND GRADE PLANTS, PREPARE TREES AND SHRUBS FOR DIGGING BY TYING OR WRAPPING AS NECESSARY; DIG; WRAP BURLAP OR OTHER COVERING AROUND ROOT BALLS AND SECURING WITH TWINE AND/OR STAPLES; CRIMPING WIRE BASKETS; LIFT, CARRY AND LOAD NURSERY STOCK; AND UNLOAD, MOVE OR LOAD SUPPLIES, INCLUDING WIRE BASKETS. PREPARE FIELDS FOR PLANTING BY CLEARING CULL STOCK, BRUSH AND DEBRIS; PLANT SEEDLINGS OR ‘LINERS' BY HAND (INCLUDING RIDING AND INSERTING LINERS IN A MECHANICAL PLANTER); HAND DIG, LOAD, UNLOAD OR TRANSPLANT BARE-ROOT NURSERY STOCK; STRAIGHTEN, TIE, PRUNE AND SHEAR TREES AND SHRUBS; CUT, PULL OR REMOVE AND MOW WEEDS OR GRASS; MOVE IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT; APPLY AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS: HERBICIDES AND INSECTICIDES AND APPLYING FERTILIZER. WORK IS TO BE DONE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. WORKERS ARE EXPECTED TO PERFORM DUTIES INCLUDING BOXING, WEIGHING AND LOADING OF PRODUCT. WORKERS MAY ASSIST IN LOADING TRUCKS BY LIFTING PRODUCT WEIGHING UP TO 60 POUNDS TO A HEIGHT OF 5 FEET. WORKERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO WORK ON THEIR FEET IN BENT POSITIONS FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. WORK REQUIRES REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS AND EXTENSIVE WALKING. ALLERGIES TO RAGWEED, GOLDENROD, INSECT SPRAY, RELATED CHEMICALS, ETC. MAY AFFECT WORKERS' ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WORKERS ARE EXPOSED TO WET WEATHER EARLY IN THE MORNING THROUGH THE HEAT OF THE DAY, WORKING IN FIELDS. TEMPERATURES MAY RANGE FROM 10 TO 100 DEGREES F. WORKERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK DURING OCCASIONAL SHOWERS NOT SEVERE ENOUGH TO STOP FIELD OPERATIONS. WORKERS SHOULD BE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO DO THE WORK REQUIRED WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS. DURING BUSY PLANTING SEASON WORKERS MAY BE REQUESTED TO START EARLIER AND WOrK MORE THAN THE SCHEDULED 40.5 HOURS PER WEEK. WHEN WEATHER IS HOT, STARTING AND QUITTING TIMES MAY BE SHIFTED TO EARLIER OR LATER IN THE DAY. IN ADDITION, WORKERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM VARIABLE TASKS SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING: IRRIGATION, DITCHING, SHOVELING, HOEING, HAULING, GROUND\nPREPARATION, WEEDING, PRODUCT INSTALLATION AND OTHER TASKS RELATED TO A NURSERY OPERATION. WORK MAY ALSO INCLUDE MECHANIZED FIELD WORK USING POWER EQUIPMENT. BY WAY OF EXAMPLE AND NOT LIMITATION, POWER EQUIPMENT MAY INCLUDE TRACTORS, PLANTERS, CHAINSAWS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. WORKERS WILL BE EXPECTED TO BE ABLE TO OPERATE AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT WITH OR WITHOUT DIRECTION. EMPLOYER ASSURES THAT WORKERS WILL BE PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION FROM LIVING QUARTERS TO WORK SITE EVERY DAY (FOR WORKERS WHO MUST BE PROVIDED HOUSING UNDER THE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS).\nPERSONS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS EXPERIENCED NURSERY WORKER MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE ENTIRE PERIOD REQUESTED BY THE EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO FURNISH VERIFIABLE JOB REFERENCE(S) OR COMPARABLE THIRD PARTY DOCUMENTATION FROM RECENT EMPLOYER(S) ESTABLISHING ACCEPTABLE PRIOR EXPERIENCE.\nRAISES AND/OR BONUSES MAY BE OFFERED TO ANY SEASONAL WORKER EMPLOYED PURSUANT TO THIS JOB ORDER, AT THE COMPANY'S SOLE DISCRETION, BASED ON INDIVIDUAL FACTORS INCLUDING WORK PERFORMANCE, SKILL, AND TENURE. EMPLOYER RETAINS THE RIGHT TO DISCHARGE AN OBVIOUSLY UNQUALIFIED WORKER, MALINGERER OR RECALCITRANT WORKER WHO IS PHYSICALLY ABLE BUT DOES NOT DEMONSTRATE THE WILLINGNESS TO PERFORM THE WORK NECESSARY FOR THE EMPLOYER TO GROW A PREMIUM QUALITY PRODUCT, VIOLATES EMPLOYER'S WORK RULES (PROVIDED TO WORKERS PRIOR TO\nCOMMENCEMENT OF WORK) OR FOR ANY OTHER LAWFUL REASON.\nALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE JOB ORDER WILL APPLY EQUALLY TO ALL WORKERS, BOTH U.S. AND H-2A WORKERS, EMPLOYED IN THE OCCUPATION DESCRIBED IN THIS CLEARANCE ORDER.\nEMPLOYER MAY REQUEST, BUT NOT REQUIRE, WORKERS TO WORK MORE THAN THE STATED DAILY HOURS AND/OR ON A WORKER'S SABBATH OR FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.2/7/2512/6/259:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.13018317777H-2A12/5/24 23:19H-300-24337-511078Acceptance Issued
Goshen Enterprises, Inc.21201 Zion RoadBrookevilleMD20833MontgomeryNotes: . 12Nursery WorkerCrops/Commodities: \nnursery stock. \nPerform manual and mechanized tasks associated with the outdoor production of horticultural products. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, plugs, liners, and other horticultural varieties. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using hand tools or mechanized equipment (rakes, shovels, hoes, tractors, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes).. Plant/pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Prepare trees for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Hand dig trees and other plants with shovel or tree spade. \n\nPerform general plant maintenance. Irrigate and apply fertilizer or other chemicals. Train, prune, trim, shear, space, transplant and cull trees and/or plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Shear trees with proper taper and bud cut angle for quality. Tie/position trees and plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade trees. Select trees for cutting according to grade. Cut trees using axe or chainsaw. Drag cut trees from cutting area. Bale trees using tree baler. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twice and/or stapes. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Clean/maintain work area.\n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nApply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.\n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences.\n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \n\nEmployer-paid post-hire and post-accident drug testing is required after a worker has an accident at work. \n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.3/1/2511/1/257:00 A.M.4:30 P.M.13018698544H-2A12/20/24 23:19H-300-24351-547981Acceptance Issued
Scenic View Orchard, Inc.16239 Sabillasville RdSabillasvilleMD21780FrederickNotes: . 12Farm WorkerSee Addendum C3/9/2511/30/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.13012712149H-2A2/4/25 23:19H-300-25006-597425Acceptance Issued
Butler's Orchard Farm Inc.Butler's Orchard Market, Inc.22222 Davis Mill RoadGermantownMD20876MontgomeryNotes: . 12Farm workerMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three months or (480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. A designated lead worker or company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technical horticultural activities will be closely supervised. However, workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. \nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.\nThe employer at no costs will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required task to the worker. Task will be related to the planting, growing, cultivation, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of diverse vegetables and fruit crops. These crops may include but are not limited to the following: cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, peas, okra, peaches, pears, apples, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins and specialty vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed carefully according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops. \n3/14/2512/15/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.13014280444H-2A2/5/25 23:19H-300-25010-609810Acceptance Issued
Clinton Nurseries of Maryland, Inc.613 Hayden RoadCentreville MD21617Queen AnnesNotes: . 11Nursery WorkerNursery workers will plant, cultivate, and harvest bare root, ball-and-burlap, and containerized trees and shrubs, and perform other duties related to nursery production. Specific duties and skills required include the following.\n\nPlant Cultivation: Through knowledge and judgment, employ proper pruning techniques for a wide range of Clinton Nurseries' plant varieties. Exhibit understanding of pruning protocols to ensure uninterrupted availability goals for key crops. Possess ability to identify individual plants that require staking and then decide on the particular staking protocols for that plant. Stick cuttings, transplant plants, pot plants and space plants. \n\nMust possess ability to understand verbal and/or written work instructions. Must be able to understand and identify plants by botanical name and apply proper identification tag. \n\n2/3/2510/18/257:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.18603993000H-2A12/16/24 23:19H-300-24346-533370Acceptance Issued
Deep Roots Farm LLC15105 Mount Calvert RoadUper MarlboroMD20772Prince GeorgesNotes: . 11Farmworker Laborer and CropWill prune, plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, harvest and sort crops, while working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to use hand tools such as: shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. The employer, at no cost, will provide to the worker any tools or equipment necessary to perform the required tasks. Duties may include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, mulching, applying and removing row covers, thinning, or pruning crops; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities. Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor to ensure all work meets employer's quality standards, certified organic standards and food safety standards. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. Employer operates a certified organic farm and does not use harmful, synthetic chemicals to kill weeds, pests or to fertilize. However, if applicable, employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. \nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops.3/1/2511/30/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.12403021928H-2A12/20/24 23:19H-300-24352-552276Acceptance Issued
King's Tree Farm4600 Millers Station RdHampsteadMD21074CarrollNotes: . 10Farm WorkerShade TreesDuties may include: Prepare soil, cultivate and otherwise participate in horticultural activities under close supervision in nursery. Haul and spread top soil, peat moss and other materials to condition land. Digs and rakes soil to prepare for planting. Water plants and shrubs. Move containerized shrubs and trees using wheelbarrow. Dig up shrubs and trees, wrap roots with burlap & other related Farm Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. 3/8/2512/15/257:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.14102398525H-2A1/3/25 23:19H-300-24365-576470Acceptance Issued
Acer Landscaping & Nursery, LLC1101 Emory Church RoadUppercoMD21155BaltimoreNotes: . 10Nursery WorkerCrops/Commodities: \nNursery stock. \nThis job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural experience working in a nursery handling manual tasks associated with production of nursery stock, including bedding plants, trees and and shrubs. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Workers must be able to perform manual tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Mow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. \n\nPrepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using tractor, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Perform general plant maintenance. Prune, trim, space, transplant and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Perform irrigation. Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety. Count, grade, and inventory plants. Prepare plants for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Dig plants. Drum lacing and quarter lacing. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Crimp wire baskets. Install plants. Must understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Must select and harvest crops pursuant to customer needs. Work is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nEmployer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use and after a worker has an accident at work. \n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Shorts, bathing suits or other casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nPersons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. \n\nEmployer reserves the right to discharge an obviously unqualified worker, malingerer or recalcitrant worker who is physically able but is unwilling to perform the work necessary for the employer to grow a premium quality product, or for any other lawful reason.3/6/2512/18/257:30 A.M.4:30 P.M.14437440227H-2A1/3/25 23:19H-300-24358-568360Acceptance Issued
Berrywine Plantations Inc.13601 Glissans Mill RdMount AiryMD21771FrederickNotes: . 10Farmworker Laborer and CropManage vineyard canopy to permit light and air circulation. Thin fruit and remove shoots, leaves and vines. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. The employer, at no cost, will provide worker with any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. Duties may include weeding, trimming, leaf pulling, shoot thinning, or pruning crops; harvesting products; or cleaning, grading, and loading harvested products. Worker will harvest crops according to size and degree of maturity. Crop will be placed into field containers. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. May construct and repair trellises, repair fences and farm buildings. May assist with cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment. \nMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds. \nMust be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. \nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.5/1/2510/31/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.13018315889H-2A2/19/25 23:19H-300-25048-699756Acceptance Issued
Simmons Chesapeake Bay Seafood, Inc.2131A Hoopersville RoadHoopersvilleMD21634DorchesterNotes: . 10Seafood Processors / Crab PickersUnder direct supervision Seafood Processors/Crab Pickers will steam, clean and pick whole crabs. weigh, separate processed meat by size, or quality, and place in containers, and seal, count, measure, ice, debone, pack, cook, break, seafood processing and preparation of orders for wholesale/ retail sale. Clean and prepare work and equipment to meet all regulations state and federal satisfactory for food safety, load/unload, may have occasional use of material handling devices, dump, move, dock work, freeze, shovel crabs, staple and assemble boxes. Workers will assist with unloading raw product, (crabs, from boats or trucks), and place in processing area, or on the tables to be processed. Workers will also assist with loading finished products onto trucks for shipment. Work is supervised. 14 days on the job training provided.\n3/1/2512/1/255:00 A.M.1:30 P.M.14103972015H-2B1/3/25 4:02H-400-24336-508212Determination Issued - Certification
Pinehurst Landscape Co., Inc.4809 Long Green RoadGlen ArmMD21057BaltimoreNotes: . 10Nursery WorkerCrops/Commodities: \ntrees and containerized shrubbery/perennials. \nPerform manual and mechanized tasks associated with the outdoor production of horticultural products. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, plugs, liners, and other horticultural varieties. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using hand tools or mechanized equipment (rakes, shovels, hoes, tractors, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes).. Plant/pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Prepare trees for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Hand dig trees and other plants with shovel or tree spade. \n\nPerform general plant maintenance. Irrigate and apply fertilizer or other chemicals. Train, prune, trim, shear, space, transplant and cull trees and/or plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Shear trees with proper taper and bud cut angle for quality. Tie/position trees and plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade trees. Select trees for cutting according to grade. Cut trees using axe or chainsaw. Drag cut trees from cutting area. Bale trees using tree baler. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twice and/or stapes. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Clean/maintain work area.\n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nApply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.\n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences.\n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \n\nEmployer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use and after a worker has an accident at work. \n\nWorkers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may transport other workers.4/1/2512/1/257:30 A.M.4:00 P.M.14105926766H-2A1/28/25 23:19H-300-25022-635292Acceptance Issued
Somerset Straw Farm LLC10020 Stewart Neck RdPrincess AnneMD21853SomersetNotes: . 10Ag Equipment OperatorWe are a custom hay baling operation (wheat/corn/hay) we travel to our customers fields and bale the crops, transport crops to storage or make stacks in the fields in assigned location. We sort bales, load trucks, move piles and transport bales to our customers. We have late model machinery such as John Deere and Fendt, JCB, Kubota, New Holland and Fiat. We bale locally within a 150 mile radius. Our job sites are from the southern eastern shore of Virginia into Maryland's eastern shore area. Job duties may include and are not limited to tasks such as: attach/detach implements, be able to handle working in high humidity, clean work areas, direct and monitor work during planting and harvesting, load crops and drive trucks to transport to and from fields and/or storage locations or facilities, load and unload materials and commodities, load inputs and drive trucks to transport to fields, maintain grounds and landscaping, maintain inventory, operate self propelled machinery, participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops, repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment, repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures, set up repair, maintain, and operate specialized equipment, use hand tools such as such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, loppers, and knives, use hand tools such as wrenches, crow bars, air tools, electric tools, work in extreme temperatures. Equipment such as but not limited to the following will be used/operated by the workers in conjunction with the duties being performed: bins, silos, loading and unloading facilities, bailers and other hay equipment, dirt moving equipment, forklift, mowers and other landscaping equipment, pickups, cars, etc, self propelled machinery, semi trucks, skid steers, straight frame trucks, swathers, bailers, and other hay equipment, tractor/trailer combinations, tractors, rakes; shredders. The workers will be performing the duties to help produce: corn, grain sorghum, hay, wheat. Speak and understand english.\n\nEmployer will pay overtime for hours in excess of 60 hours a week, as required by Maryland Overtime Law.\n\nEmployer will provide an effective means at no cost or deposit, such as radio transmitter, wireless device, or other types of electronic communication systems, of communicating with persons capable of helping in case of an emergency.2/15/2512/10/257:00 A.M.5:30 P.M.17178692826H-2A2/18/25 23:19H-300-24345-530343Acceptance Issued
DURGIN ORCHARDS LLC14444 EDGEMONT ROADSMITHSBURGMD21783WashingtonNotes: . 9FARMWORKERSTasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning harvesting and sorting\nof apples, cherries and peaches. These crops may include but are not limited to the following: peaches,\napples, and cherries. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit crops. This may also include the sorting, grading and packing of apples, peaches, and cherries.\n\nDuraznos y manzanas y cerezas:\nLas tareas estarn relacionadas a la siembra, crecimiento, cultivando, deshierbe, fertilizacin, poda, recoleccin\ny clasificacin de duraznos y manzanas. Estos cultivos pueden incluir pero no estan limitados a lo siguiente:\nduraznos, manzanas y cerezas. Los trabajadores se requiera realizar cualquier otra tarea manual\ninvolucrados en la produccion de frutas y hortalizas. Esto tambien puede incluir la clasificacin, clasificacin y\nembalaje de manzanas y\nduraznos y cerezas.3/10/2511/20/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.12405203601H-2A1/17/25 23:19H-300-25003-590766Acceptance Issued
Homestead Farm & Orchard, LLC15604 Sugarland RoadPoolesvilleMD20837MontgomeryNotes: . 8Farm workers and laborers, crop nursery and greenhouseWorkers will plant, cultivate, and harvest diversified crops: apples, peaches, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, pumpkins, tomatoes, sweet corn, and other vegetables.3/10/2511/15/257:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.13014612631H-2A1/15/25 23:19H-300-25001-585565Acceptance Issued
Jokyle, Inc.2618 Singerly RdElktonMD21921CecilNotes: . 8Farm WorkerAttend to live horses: feeding, watering, loading, maintain records on horses, assist in birthing, administer meds, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate, clean and maintain housing areas, clean stalls, pens, and equipment. Workers must also halter, break, and care for young horses. Responsible for managing and harvesting grass and hay fields. Days Off rotates. Split Shifts 5-11 am and 3-5 pm1/20/2511/19/255:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.14106202175H-2A12/23/24 23:19H-300-24347-539905Acceptance Issued
Tideland Gardens, Inc.10040 Perkins Hill RoadChestertownMD21620KentNotes: . 8farm laborerTree farm duties such as digging, loading, planting and staking and tying trees, trimming and maintaining trees plants, and shrubs; weeding, moving, and bumping shrubs and potted plants and trees. Loading and unloading of trees and materials. Lifting required up to 50 lbs.2/15/2512/12/257:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.14107785787H-2A12/22/24 4:02H-300-24337-511466Acceptance Issued
International Cover Systems - MD352 Earls RdMiddle RiverMD21220BaltimoreNotes: . 8Geosynthetics Installation HelperGeneral labor for installation of geosynthetic materials to include pulling liners into place for welding, repeatedly moving sand bags weighing 50-75 pounds, and cleaning up scraps/trash from job sites.4/23/2512/31/257:00 A.M.6:00 P.M.17042083448H-2B4/7/25 4:02H-400-25038-675418Notice of Acceptance Issued - Pending Recruitment Report
Country Life Farm LLP319 Old Joppa Rd.FallstonMD21047HarfordNotes: . 8Stable AttendantCrops/Commodities: \nstable work, hay. \nSafe handling concerns require that, to be qualified for this position, workers must have no less than 12 months of prior verifiable experience as a livestock handling assistant in a horse breeding operation. Employer will hire any worker with the requisite experience who demonstrates he/she can safely and competently perform the job of handling brood mares and young horses. Persons seeking employment should be available for the entire period requested by employer. Workers perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with horse breeding/racing farm activities. Tasks include but are not limited to the following activities required in the breeding, handling and preparation for racing/sale of purebred equine stock: identify and catch horses in fields, affix halters and lead ropes, lead into barn and secure in stalls, handle horses for veterinarian and blacksmith. Must have minimum of 12 months experience foaling mares and handling stallions during breeding sessions. Competence in basic grooming practices including bathing, brushing, hoof care and clipping. Saddle and bridle racehorses, hand walk horses after training until they are cooled out, apply bandages and liniments, and administer medications, including IV injections, as needed. Clean stalls by removing soiled bedding and manure, replace with fresh bedding. Strip stalls and disinfect floors, walls and surrounding areas for broodmares. Sweep barn aisles, stall areas, ceilings to remove dirt, hay, cobwebs and other detritus. Maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets. Handle basic feeding activities including apportioning grain, hay and feed supplements and medications. Sorts and maintains winter hay supply, selects pasture, range and croplands to graze horses. Observes animals to detect signs of illness and injury, treats minor injuries and ailments, disinfects and vaccinates horses. Maintains and repairs machinery and equipment. Workers must demonstrate commonsense and awareness of safe equine handling procedures, i.e., no running in barns, shouting, abusing horses, leaving gates/stall doors/feed rooms open or smoking in and around barns, sheds and hay storage.\n\nHelp with irrigation, clean and maintain equipment, assist with mowing, cutting and baling hay, work in fields, clean around barns. Upon occasion workers may be required to dig ditches and install water lines to sheds, barns, stock tanks and other structures on the farm.\n\nWorkers will load trucks with bales of hay and sacks of grain and feed weighing from 50 to 60 pounds. Worker must be able to lift such weights to a height of 5 feet over the course of the work day. Work requires repetitive movement and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, animal dandruff, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be on call for up to 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day. \n\nEmployer assures that workers will be provided transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations).\n\nPersons seeking employment as experienced stable attendant must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. \n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and tenure.1/10/2510/31/257:30 A.M.4:30 P.M.14108791952H-2A12/5/24 23:19H-300-24339-517507Acceptance Issued
Quantico Creek Sod Farms, Inc.8726 Jersey RdSalisburyMD21801WicomicoNotes: . 7Ag Equip Op/NurseryCrops/Commodities: \nSod. \nDrive tractors and balers, and operate other mechanized farm equipment to plant, cultivate, and harvest grain, hay, and/or oilseed crops. Perform manual and mechanized tasks including but not limited to: bushhogging fields; disking; aerating; seeding (using mechanical drills and seeders); fertilizing, weed spraying, mowing, tedding, raking, baling, and stacking. Operate grain carts. \n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Prepare and/or clear land for planting using mechanized or hand equipment to remove trash, rocks, or other debris or material that may interfere with planting or harvesting activities. Level land by moving dirt and other materials. Equipment may include tractors, dozers, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chainsaws, bobcats, skid loaders, high lifts, and trucks or other vehicles. \n\nManipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Adjust speeds of cutters, blowers, and conveyors and height of cutting head. Clean, adjust, repair, and perform routine service on equipment (e.g., lubricating grease points, inspecting, maintaining fluid levels, checking belt and conveyor tensions, and maintaining tires, wheels, bearings, belts, and other wear parts, including power washing equipment). Changing/sharpening blades. Repair or replace defective parts. Attach farm implements (e.g., plows, harrows, discs, sprayers) using hand tools. May assist with other general farm maintenance or repairs.\n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nApply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.\n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have a paid lunch break.3/14/2510/24/258:00 A.M.6:00 P.M.14105482513H-2A1/6/25 23:19H-300-24365-577651Acceptance Issued
Webers Cider Mill Farm, Inc.2526 Proctor LaneBaltimore MD21234BaltimoreNotes: . 7Farmworkers and LaborersManually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. \nMust be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions to ensure all work meets employer's quality standards and food safety standards. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable experience. Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the field. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Tasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops; and general farm maintenance. Workers will participate in all aspects of fruit and vegetable production work, including but not limited to: greenhouse seeding and maintenance; high tunnel weed control; bed renovation; application of row covers, stakes, mulches and trellises; transplanting of vegetables; installation of drip lines and headers; and hoeing / weeding. Responsibilities will include maintaining a neatly organized and clean harvest and storage environment. Workers will assist with farm maintenance tasks like mowing and weed whacking. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops. Crops may include but are not limited to the following: peaches, apples, pumpkins, asparagus, berries, tomatoes, squash, leafy greens, onions and more.\nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.3/8/2511/21/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.14106650154H-2A12/30/24 23:19H-300-24361-572808Acceptance Issued
Brads Produce LLC500 Asbury Rd.ChurchvilleMD21028HarfordNotes: . 7Farmworker, LaborerCole crops, lettuce, onion, beetsWorkers will manually plant, hoe, weed, irrigate, clean, spray, load/unload grain bins and trucks. They will also till soil and apply fertilizers, as well as transplant, weed, thin, prune, cultivate and harvest both field and greenhouse crops. Workers will also be applying pesticides along with cleaning, packing and loading harvested products. Workers will be responsible for post harvest clean up, constructing trellises, repairing fences and farm buildings and other related activities. Will use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, prune hooks, shears and knives; operate farm equipment. Must show proof of legal authority to work in the U.S. This is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free work zone, must be 18 years of age. Drug test will be issued upon suspicion or accident and will be post hire at the employer expense, Failure or refusal of a drug test is grounds for immediate termination. Worker must be able to lift 50lbs.2/26/2511/27/257:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.14432438869H-2A12/19/24 23:19H-300-24348-541154Acceptance Issued
Chestnut Hill Farm and Market LLC14343 Stottlemyer RoadSmithsburgMD21783WashingtonNotes: . 7Farmworkers and Laborers, CropPlant, maintain, and harvest vegetable and fruit crops. Harvest crops according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place crops into field containers. Carry full container to designated site. Crops may include but are not limited to the following: strawberries, cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, peas, pumpkins, root vegetables, leafy greens and other specialty vegetables. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions to ensure all work meets employers quality standards. workers will Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks and shears. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Will plant, cultivate, irrigate, harvest and sort fruit crops while working outside in all types of weather. Workers may be required to do any other manual tasks involved in the production of crops and assist in the maintenance of the farm. All work must be performed carefully according to instruction to avoid damage to crops.\nThis job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience.\nEmployer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. \nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.3/15/2512/14/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.12406747220H-2A1/10/25 23:19H-300-25005-594952Acceptance Issued
Snells Greenhouses, Inc.6615 Runkles Rd.Mt. AiryMD21771FrederickNotes: . 7Greenhouse/Nursery WorkerCrops/Commodities: \nannuals, perennials. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of prior experience working in a seasonal holding house/nursery handling both manual and machine tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Seasonal Holding House/Nursery: Workers may perform any combination of the following duties concerned with preparing soil and growth medium, cultivation and otherwise participating in horticultural activities: haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, etc., to condition the land; dig, rake and screen soil; fill cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting; plant, spray , weed, water, prune, trim, shape and space products; fertilize with granular or liquid fertilizer; tie, bunch, wrap and pack trees and shrubs to fill orders and load onto trucks for marketing; work on potting line transplanting seedlings/plugs into selling containers and place in growing area.\n\nPotted Plants/Hanging Baskets: Workers will fill pots/baskets with potting soil in preparation for plants. One or more transplants will be planted in each container as specified by supervisor. Completed containers will be watered in by hand and placed in growing area for finishing. Workers may be required to install hangers on hanging baskets. Workers may be required to place watering tubes into containers to facilitate the irrigation process.\n\nWork is to be done for long periods of time. Workers are expected to perform duties including loading/unloading trucks. Workers will lift up to a height of 5 feet, push, pull or carry heavy objects, such as trees or potted plants, weighing up to 75 pounds, for long periods of time. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent, stooped or crouched positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Workers will make fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands and wrists. Workers must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach out with the body, arms and/or legs. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning through the heat of the day, working in fields. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations and in high humidity. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 75 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required at random and upon reasonable suspicion of use. \n\nWorkers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles. Workers who are able to drive company vehicles will at times be delivering company produced plant material to customers' sites. \n\nIn addition, workers may be required to perform variable tasks such as the following: hand cultivation, irrigation, ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, weeding, shrubbing, cleaning and repairing greenhouse/nursery structures, seed beds, racks, or grounds, incidental crop set up, gardening and other tasks related to nursery operation. \n\nWork may also include mechanized field work using power equipment. By way of example and not limitation power equipment may include tractors, planters, cultivators, forklifts and other equipment. Workers will be expected to be able to operate agricultural equipment with or without direction.\n\nEmployer assures that workers will be provided transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations.2/3/2510/31/259:00 A.M.4:30 P.M.13018315336H-2A12/9/24 23:19H-300-24337-508671Acceptance Issued
Mountain Valley Orchards, LLC22549 Jefferson BlvdSmithsburgMD21783WashingtonNotes: . 7Farmworker and Laborers, CropPeachesManually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; picking, cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Fruits and crops may include apples, peaches, tomatoes, squash, onions, peppers, corn, strawberries, brambles, and cucumbers.\nMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to\npesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.4/22/2512/15/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.13018242089H-2A2/21/25 23:19H-300-25050-707361Acceptance Issued
Warren H. Boyer, Inc.2945 Route 97GlenwoodMD21738HowardNotes: . 6Nursery FarmworkerCrops/Commodities: nursery stock, including bedding plants, trees, and shrubs. \nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Mix and apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. repair fences.\n \nPrepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using tractor, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes. Plant, cultivate and maintain nursery stock and/or bedding plants in condition for shipping and sale to customers. Pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Perform general plant maintenance. Prune, trim, space, transplant and cull plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Irrigate and apply fertilizer. Pack, label, tag, pull, and store plants by variety. Count, grade, and inventory plants. \n\nPrepare plants for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Dig plants. Drum lacing and quarter lacing. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and/or staples. Crimp wire baskets. Must understand nursery quality control standards and have working knowledge of production procedures. Must harvest crops according to specific standards. Must select and harvest crops pursuant to customer needs. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. \n\nWork required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. \n\nAllergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\nWorkers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and possessing or able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses may transport other workers to and from employer-provided housing directly to worksites each day and may transport workers around farms during the workday, may transport crops, supplies, tools and/or equipment/supplies between employer's farm locations, on private or public roads. Workers do not deliver to customers. Workers may drive multi-purpose vehicles that have a capacity of less than 13 tons, require a standard driver's license to operate, and may be used on or off farm by the workers (e.g., drive to the grocery store, bank, etc. at their discretion). Workers are not required or expected to arrange for the routine pick-up of another worker or groups of workers on a regular schedule at other housing locations or centralized pick-up points.3/8/2512/30/256:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14104422100H-2A1/12/25 4:02H-300-25003-592232Acceptance Issued
CE Rental, Inc. - DullesDBA Curated Events4959 New Design Rd #101FrederickMD21703FrederickNotes: . 6Field and Warehouse TechAssist with the delivery, set-up, removal, and storage of event rental equipment for special events; loading & unloading trucks; assisting with warehouse tasks such as cleaning rental equipment, organization, and inventory. Entry level; requires supervision.4/1/2511/1/258:00 A.M.4:30 P.M.19197469219H-2B3/4/25 4:02H-400-25001-581682Determination Issued - Certification
Catoctin Mountain Orchard15307 Kelbaugh RoadThurmontMD21788FrederickNotes: . 6Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseApple/peaches:\nTasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of peaches and apples. \nThese crops may include but are not limited to the following: peaches, apples and pears and cherries. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. This may also include the sorting, grading and packing of fruit crops.\nMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.\nMust be able to use hand tools such as: shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives.\nDuring busy planting/harvest season workers may be requested to start earlier and work more than the scheduled 39 hours per week, including holidays. When weather is hot, starting and quitting times may be shifted to earlier or later in the day. 4/14/2511/30/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.12404097491H-2A2/23/25 4:02H-300-25044-692408Acceptance Issued
Lohr's OrchardLohr's Orchard3212 Snake LaneChurchvilleMD21028HarfordNotes: . 6Farmworkers and Laborers Crop, Nursery and GreenhouseFarmworkers Laborers, CropCrops: onions, peas, strawberries, lettuce, cole crops, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, corn, melons, peppers, assorted other vegetables, peaches, cherries, apples and pears. \nDuties on these Crops: planting, maintaining, staking, pruning, thinning, hoeing, hedging, picking and sorting.\n\nQualifications: Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. The job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable experience.4/2/2512/17/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14438070887H-2A2/13/25 23:19H-300-25031-656867Acceptance Issued
Michael W. Dickinson Inc.Michael W. Dickinson Inc.100 Piney Creek LaneNorth EastMD21901CecilNotes: . 6Farmworker, LaborerWorkers will be required to do field work which will include assisting in the cutting of hay several times a year. They will be required to place baled hay on wagons, remove the bales from the wagons after they have been driven to the storage area, examine the bales for mold and then sort the bales and stack them in the storage area. After storage, the workers must continue to monitor the stacked hay for signs of mold or disease. In addition to hay cutting, the workers will be required to perform brush cutting and other farm maintenance activities as needed.3/10/2512/20/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14102878091H-2A1/23/25 23:19H-300-25007-599381Acceptance Issued
Shaw Orchards, LLC5594 Norrisville Rd.White HallMD21161HarfordNotes: . 5Farmworker/LaborerApplesWorkers will manually plant, cultivate and harvest trees, fruits and vegetables, Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers. pruning shears, scissors, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and fertilizer application, transplant, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; application of pesticides, cleaning, sorting, packing and loading harvested products. Workers may participate in activities of irrigation. 3 months verifiable experience in apple and peach harvesting, workers must be able to lift 50 pounds.\n4/1/2510/25/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.17175712368H-2A1/21/25 23:19H-300-25016-623080Acceptance Issued
Arnold Farms, LLC219 Double Creek Point RoadChestertownMD21620KentNotes: . 5Farmers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseTasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting, and sorting of diverse vegetable and fruit crops. These crops may include but are not limited to the following: cucumbers, sweetcorn, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, cauliflower, pumpkins, and specialty vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed carefully according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Worker must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, sit on the ground, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 75lb. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three months of verifiable prior experience. 2/15/2511/15/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14107085000H-2A12/12/24 23:19H-300-24340-520377Acceptance Issued
Schott Nursery, LLC2392 Basehores Mill Rd.TaneytownMD21787CarrollNotes: . 5Nursery WorkerNursery WorkerDuties may include: Plant, spray, weed, prune, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees, using hand tools and gardening tools, harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them, move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees to be loaded, stacked, and shipped, maintain irrigation systems, working areas, and grounds & other related Nursery Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2092 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. 2/15/2512/15/257:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.14107569175H-2A12/13/24 23:19H-300-24338-511743Acceptance Issued
Paulk Family Farm LLCSassafras Creek Farm23217 Bayside RoadLeondardtown MD20650St MarysNotes: . 5Farmworker and Laborer, CropPlant, cultivate, harvest, wash, sort, grade, package and label fruit/veg crops. Harvest fruits and vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions to ensure all work meets employer's quality standards and food safety standards. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable experience.\nThe employer's farm is certified organic. The employer farms to promote the use of biological interactions and cultural practices in place of agricultural chemicals. If chemicals are used, the employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the field.\nField operation tasks will include, but are not limited to: seeding; transplanting; irrigation management, fertilizing, high tunnel production and maintenance; mulch laying and removal; field preparation and clean-up; trellising and pruning; row cover management; disease and pest scouting; organic spraying; record keeping; general farm maintenance; tractor operations; and hand weeding.\nIn addition to field operation tasks, duties may include: Managing inventory of stored produce; manage customer order process and maintain fulfillment records; Assessment of crops for health and harvest (e.g. size, quality, quantity); Assist and provide input to employer regarding crop production, planning and employee performance. Monitor the completion of daily farm tasks. Track and report inventory of production supplies to the Employer. Assist at farmers market and fill farmers market customer order boxes and distribution.\nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker.\nParticipate in the harvest and packing responsibilities by maintaining a neatly organized and clean harvest and storage environment and maintain harvest and distribution lists. Workers will assist with farm maintenance tasks like mowing and weed whacking. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.\nCrops may include but are not limited to the following:\nGreens; beets, carrots and other root vegetables; cabbage; garlic; beans; peppers; potatoes; tomatoes; squash; cucumbers; watermelon and more.\n2/19/2512/16/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.13012471002H-2A12/29/24 4:01H-300-24348-540548Acceptance Issued
Frey Agricultural Products Inc.8520 Woodville RoadMount AiryMD21771FrederickNotes: . 5FarmworkerCornFrey Agricultural Products, Inc. requires employees that must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions in inclement weather. In addition, the employees have to manually plant, cultivate, and harvest field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. The employees must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the \nground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Duties may also include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Furthermore, the employees must \nbe able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three\nmonths (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. A designated lead worker or company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technical horticultural activities will be closely supervised. However, workers will be expected to perform \ntheir general duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.\nThe employer at no cost will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Tasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting, and sorting of diverse vegetables and fruit crops. These crops may include but are not limited to the following: soybean, corn, and hay. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of these crops. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops.\n\n3/7/2512/22/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.13018315400H-2A1/8/25 23:19H-300-24361-572373Acceptance Issued
Select Breeders Services, Inc961 Cayots Corner RoadChesapeake CityMD21915CecilNotes: . 5Stable AttendantCrops/Commodities: \nhorses. \nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Use power equipment including but not limited to: tractors, planters, mowers, plows, sprayers, cultivators, power shears, chain saws, high lifts, fork lifts, skid loaders. Must operate agricultural equipment safely, with or without direction. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. \n\nInstructions and general supervision will be provided by a designated lead worker or company supervisor. Exceptionally complex or non-routine activities will be closely supervised. Workers will be expected to perform basic horse management and handling duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision. \n\nPerform a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with horse breeding activities. Tasks include but are not limited to: identify and catching horses in fields, affixing halters and lead ropes, leading into barn and tying securely; and assisting farrier in trimming feet and shoeing horses. Must be competent in basic grooming practices including bathing, brushing, hoof care, clipping. Clean stalls by removing soiled bedding and manure. Replace with fresh bedding. Strip stalls and disinfect floors, walls and surrounding areas for broodmares. Sweep barn aisles, stall areas, ceilings to remove dirt, hay, cobwebs and other detritus. Maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets. Handle basic feeding activities including apportioning grain, hay and feed supplements according to instruction. Hold horses for farriers and veterinarians and administer routine intra-muscular injections. Assist veterinarians with treatment of sick/injured horses and pregnancy checks of mares. Administer first aid and medications to sick/injured horses. Take temperatures of horses. Wrap legs of injured horses or for transporting horses. Administer worming and vaccination schedule for yearlings. Administer worming and vaccination schedule, pre- and post-natal, for mares for foals. Use shiftneys and shanks to lead yearlings. Assist in breeding and foaling of mares. Assist with post-pregnancy treatment of mares and neonatal care of foals. Work with foals/yearlings, including brushing, leading, picking up feet, petting and touching foals to acclimate them to humans. Change foals' halters. Must demonstrate common sense and awareness of safe equine handling procedures, i.e., no running in barns, shouting, abusing horses, leaving gates/stall doors/feed rooms open or smoking in and around barns, sheds and hay storage. \n\nWork is done in the field for long periods of time. Workers may assist in handling product weighing up to 60 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet. Workers must work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours can range from 10 to over 100 degrees F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. \n\n\nPersons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer.2/15/258/15/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14108853202H-2A12/5/24 23:19H-300-24337-510956Acceptance Issued
Boordy Vineyards, Inc.6041 Mountain Church Rd.JeffersonMD21755FrederickNotes: . 5Vineyard LaborerCrops/Commodities: \ngrapes. \nThis job requires a minimum of three months of prior experience working on a diversified crop farm handling manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities. Workers must be able to perform manual activities with accuracy and efficiency. Performs a variety of tasks under supervision in vineyard/winery operation. Primary tasks are grape production and agricultural activities, including planting and cultivating vines and harvesting grapes. Performs vineyard canopy management to permit light and air to circulate around grapevines, including thinning fruit and removing shoots and vines. Performs manual vineyard maintenance activities, such as weed control. Installs and maintains vine trellises and ties vines to trellises. Installs and maintains bird netting. May load and unload trucks and clean equipment. Assists in moving harvested fruit from field to processing area. \n\nWorkers must be prepared to work outdoors in cold weather. Work will take place when the temperatures exceed 10 degrees F. unless the wind chill factor is +10 degrees F. or colder. Workers will be expected to work in light snow. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Workers will assist in loading trucks with product weighing up to and including 50 pounds and lifting to a height of 5 feet for long periods of time. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers' ability to perform the job. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use and after a worker has an accident at work. \n\nEmployer assures that workers will be provided transportation from living quarters to work site every day (for workers who must be provided housing under the applicable regulations).\n\nPersons seeking employment as experienced vineyard farmworker must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. \n\nRaises and/or bonuses may be offered to any seasonal worker employed pursuant to this job order, at the company's sole discretion, based on individual factors including work performance, skill, and tenure.\n\nAll terms and conditions included in the job order will apply equally to all workers, both U.S. workers and H-2A workers, employed in the occupation described in this clearance order. \n \nEmployer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. \n \nTERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property.4/25/2510/15/257:00 A.M.5:30 P.M.14105925015H-2A2/11/25 23:19H-300-25041-679265Acceptance Issued
Rock Hill Orchard LLCRock Hill Orchard LLC28600 Ridge RoadMount AiryMD21771FrederickNotes: . 5Farmworkers and Laborers, CropPrimary work will include planting, pruning, tieing-up, cultivating, fertilizing, watering, harvesting and sorting\nvegetables; pruning, fertilizing, thinning, and harvesting of apple, peach, cherry trees; weeding and mowing.\nAlternate work will include fieldwork, general field labor, brush cutting and farm maintenance activities, including\nmaintenance, repair or painting of barns and other structures, greenhouses and fences, and any other equipment\nand tools used on the farm.\n4/1/2512/20/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.13018317427H-2A1/24/25 23:19H-300-25020-630000Acceptance Issued
Six Wicket Vineyards LLCSix Wicket Vineyards LLC10819 Church Hill RoadMyersvilleMD21773FrederickNotes: . 4Farm WorkerGrapes:\nTasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of grapes for wine production. Workers may be required to do any other manual tasks involved in the production of fruit and vineyard crops, preparing the fields for planting, cutting and farm maintenance, repair or painting of barns and other structures. Installation and maintenance of fences, and any other equipment and tools used on the farm.\n\n2/20/2511/14/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14105842779H-2A12/21/24 4:01H-300-24348-543688Acceptance Issued
Flying Plow Farm96 Charles Johnson Farm LaneRising SunMD21911CecilNotes: . 4Farmworker Laborer and CropPlant, maintain, harvest fruit/veg crops. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. Carry full container to designated site. Wash, pack, bag and/or store vegetables according to specifications. Feed, water, and move layer and broiler chickens; collect, wash and pack eggs. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions to ensure all work meets employer's quality standards, certified organic standards and food safety standards. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable experience. Employer operates a certified organic farm and does not use harmful, synthetic chemicals to kill weeds, pests or to fertilize. However, if applicable, employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops. Workers will participate in all aspects of fruit and vegetable production work, including but not limited to: greenhouse seeding and maintenance; high tunnel weed control; bed renovation; application of row covers, stakes, mulches and trellises; transplanting of vegetables; installation of drip lines and headers; and hoeing / weeding. Participate in the harvesting responsibilities by maintaining a neatly organized and clean harvest and storage environment and maintain harvest and distribution lists. Maintain organized storage and display of vegetables, meats and eggs. Workers will assist with farm maintenance tasks like mowing; weed whacking; and making hay and straw. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops. \nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.2/24/2511/30/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.14436869786H-2A12/20/24 23:19H-300-24352-551339Acceptance Issued
Duane L ElliottDuane L ElliottCambridgeMD21613DorchesterWaters of the Chesapeake Bay4Entry Level Seafood Packer***RFI Response*** \nThe employee will be using their hands to measure the Maryland Blue Crab (males) with a premade metal measuring stick that is 5 inches long to determine if the crab is big enough to be legally sold. Females are legal at any size and therefore do not need to be measured. Once measured, the male crab is either placed in a bushel basket for sale if large enough or discarded if too small. Females are placed in a separate bushel basket than males for sale. There is no trimming or cutting duties required by the employee. The employee will work in aquaculture products only (Maryland Blue Crab). No equipment other than the measuring stick is needed. The employee will be working in the Maryland Seafood industry only in the area of the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.\n\n\n***Original Duties***\nEntry Level Seafood Packer. This is a temporary, seasonal full-time position. Job Duties\ninclude sorting crabs by hand according to size and placing them in containers for the market. This is an\nentry-level position. Daily work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as necessary. No educational experience is needed.4/1/2511/30/256:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.14435210148H-2B4/7/25 4:02H-400-25004-594579Notice of Acceptance Issued - Pending Recruitment Report
Honey's Harvest Farm, LLC5801 Brooks Woods Rd.LothianMD20711Anne ArundelNotes: . 4FarmworkerCrops/Commodities: \nberries, elderberries, tree fruit, walnuts, local herbs, hemp, organic vegetables. \nPlant, cultivate, and harvest tree fruit. Spot and/or strip pick fruit based on seasonal need. Snap fruit off tree with thumb and palm of hand to avoid stem pulls, punctures, bruising, or other damage. Pick culls and peelers. Fill fruit buckets and place fruit in bins. Follow supervisor/foreman's instructions on color/size requirements. Must be able to differentiate between colors and fruit varieties accurately. Hand thin to control the size and quality of fruit. Remove fruit blossom, bud and/or identifiable fruit from within a cluster of other fruits. Must accurately identify and remove misshapen, damaged or otherwise unmarketable fruit. Hand prune based on fruit variety. Use manual and mechanized pruning tools and equipment. Identify and remove stubs or broken branches, downward-growing branches, branches rubbing against each other, shaded interior branches, dead wood and shoots-suckers.\nWorkers injured on the job and unable to perform the full range of duties may be offered light duty, if available. Light duty tasks may vary depending on availability of task, nature of worker's injury, and instructions from worker's physician. Light duty tasks may include blight checking, fruit checking/quality control, light picking/pruning/thinning/sorting, or tree counting. \n\nPlant, cultivate and harvest vegetables. Use hand tools including, but not limited to: shovels, hoes and knives. Plant roots, seeds and bulbs. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Weed and thin plants. Transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. Tie vegetables in bunches. Grade, size and field pack product. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. \n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nApply plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.\n\nWorkers must operate all equipment, such as but not limited to tractors and other general farm equipment, properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform digging, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences.\n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, and honey bees, may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \nEmployer-paid random, post-accident, and upon suspicion, drug testing required.3/10/2512/10/258:00 A.M.4:30 P.M.14436591369H-2A1/2/25 23:19H-300-24361-571736Acceptance Issued
Laytonsville Turf Farm, LLC5225 Damascus Rd.GaithersburgMD20882MontgomeryNotes: . 4FarmworkerCrops/Commodities: \nsod/turf. \nPlant, cultivate, and harvest sod. Assist with ground preparation. Prepare soil/growth medium. Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, lime and other soil conditions on sod grass and turf areas. Dig, rake, and screen soil. Sow grass seed and plant sod plugs. Unroll and place sod. Cut, roll and stack sod. Load/unload sod.\n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nApply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.\n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. \n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \n\nWorkers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses and a valid doctor's certificate may transport other workers such as pick-up trucks. \n\nEmployer-paid post-hire, random, upon suspicion, and post-accident drug testing required. Employer requires all newly-hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid drug test before starting work. Drug test not required for prospective applicants prior to hiring decision. All testing is conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire. Workers testing positive will be immediately terminated and paid for all hours worked between the first date of employment and the date of termination, if any. In the case of a non-local or foreign worker who is terminated for failure to pass a drug test, the employer will arrange least-cost transportation to the worker's place of recruitment, at the worker's expense. \n\nEmployer requires all newly hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid background check. All background checks are conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire.4/1/2512/15/257:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.13012531481H-2A1/21/25 23:19H-300-25016-624003Acceptance Issued
Northview Stallion Station, Inc.55 Northern Dancer DriveWarwickMD21912Cecil4HorsepersonRegular horsemanship duties during the Thoroughbred horse breeding/foaling season including grooming, leading the horses into and out of different facilities and pastures, holding while being attended to by a veterinarian or blacksmith. Assist in breeding preparations and in the breeding shed. Assist with returning mares, foal birthing, and with foal care through weaning. Prepare foals for sales. Clean stables. Pressure wash buildings. Maintain & repair damaged fencing, and general farm/grounds maintenance as needed.1/16/2510/15/256:30 A.M.4:00 P.M.14108852855H-2A12/16/24 23:19H-300-24339-518738Acceptance Issued
Windridge Vineyards, LLC15611 Sugarland Rd.PoolesvilleMD20837MontgomeryNotes: . 4Vineyard FarmworkerCrops/Commodities: \ngrapes. \nPlant, cultivate, and/or harvest grapes. Manage vineyard canopy to permit light and air circulation. Thin fruit and remove shoots, leaves and vines. Performs vineyard maintenance activities including but not limited to weed control and trellis installation and repair. Install and maintain bird netting. Assist/move harvested fruit from field to processing area. May perform general indoor tasks or post-harvest activities when outdoor vineyard work is not available (all such activities will be performed incident to or in conjunction with vineyard operation). Must possess the requisite skills and knowledge of what, when, where and how much to prune on a grape vine. Identify and remove the proper canes and vines while retaining the fruiting wood and renewal spurs. Must demonstrate and consistently utilize pruning practices that assure vine balance and preserve vine health.\n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nApply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.\n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Put wildlife netting around vineyard areas to deter wildlife from foraging and defecating in the production areas.Repair fences.\n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \n\nEmployer-paid post-hire random and upon suspicion drug testing required. \n\nThe vehicles provided to workers (van, SUVs, pick-up truck, etc.) are for multi-purpose use on an as-needed basis (e.g., driving workers from employer-provided housing directly to the farm, around the farm properties during the work day, possibly carrying equipment/supplies with them). This may require workers to operate the vehicles on public roads in order to reach the other locations (no CDL w/ passenger endorsement required). These multi-purpose vehicles have a capacity or less than 13 tons, may be used on or off-farm by the workers (e.g., drive to the grocery store, bank, etc. at their discretion). Workers are not required or expected to arrange for the routine pick-up of other workers or groups of workers on a regular schedule or planned basis (e.g.4/7/2511/7/257:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.13016074399H-2A1/27/25 23:19H-300-25024-640262Acceptance Issued
Brooke Grove Cidery CorporationDoc Waters Cidery22711 Wildcat RoadGermantownMD20876MontgomeryNotes: . 4Agricultural WorkerManually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field\ncrops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and\nknives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding thinning,\nor pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading\nharvested produts. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in\nirrigation activites. We are an orchard and the crop that is planted and/or harvested are apple trees and pear trees. 3/14/2512/15/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.13019721814H-2A1/31/25 23:19H-300-25009-607453Acceptance Issued
Old Westminster Winery1550 Old Westminster RoadWestminsterMD21157CarrollNotes: . 4Farmworker Laborer and CropMust be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. \nEmployer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the field. A designated lead worker or company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technical horticultural activities will be closely supervised. However, workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely proficient manner without close supervision. \nDuties may include tilling soil, mulching and applying fertilizers; planting, transplanting, weeding, trimming, leaf pulling, shoot thinning, and pruning; harvesting crops; cleaning, grading, and loading harvested crops. May construct and repair trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. May assist with cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment.\nThe employer at no cost will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of diverse variety of grapes. Primary crop is grapes. All work must be performed according to instruction to avoid damage to crops.\nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.\n4/1/2512/31/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.14433981891H-2A1/31/25 23:19H-300-25028-646106Acceptance Issued
New Market Plains Vineyards LLCNew Market Plains Vineyards LLC11111 West Baldwin RoadNew MarketMD21774FrederickNotes: . 4Farm Workers and Laborers, Crop,, Nursery, GreenhouseSeasonal care of grapevines during growing and harvest seasons. Viticultural practices including planting, growing, harvesting, pruning, cultivating, and other manual tasks required in the production of grapes and other crops\n\nMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, reach and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience.\nOther requirements:\nExtensive sitting, Repetitive movements, Extensive pushing and pulling, Frequent stooping, Extensive walking.\nOvertime/Holiday is not mandatory.3/10/251/1/268:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.12406742859H-2A1/24/25 23:19H-300-25009-607922Acceptance Issued
Sugarloaf Mountain Sunlight Vineyard LLCSUGARLOAF MNT SUNLIGHT VINEYARDLL18125 Comus RdDickersonMD20842MontgomeryNotes: . 3Farm WorkerManually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.2/1/2510/15/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.13016050170H-2A12/31/24 23:19H-300-24334-507667Acceptance Issued
Pleasant Valley Ranch19730 Frog Eye RdKnoxvilleMD21758FrederickNotes: . 3Farm WorkerAttend to live horses: feeding, watering, loading, maintain records on horses, administer meds,\nvaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate, clean and maintain housing areas, clean stalls,\npens, and equipment.1/1/2510/31/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.13058126932H-2A11/8/24 23:19H-300-24292-417048Acceptance Issued
Foxleigh FarmFoxleigh FarmTaneytownMD21787CarrollParcel 0005 Teeter Rd3FarmworkerManually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes,\ntampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil, laying plastic mulch, and applying\nfertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products.\nMay repair/maintain fences and farm buildings, keep barns and packing facilities in good clean and sanitary\ncondition. Participate in irrigation activities. Field clean up at the end of harvest.\nWorkers will operate up to a 100HP farm tractor to complete job duties.\nWorkers will operate a UTV/ATV farm vehicle.\nCrops included in the above activities include but not limited to: Sweet Corn, Melons, Tomatoes, Green Beans,\nSquash, cucumbers, Peppers, eggplant, okra, pumpkins, gourds, sweet potatoes, potatoes, broccoli, cabbage,\ncauliflower, greens, ornamental corn6/8/2510/31/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.17174768786H-2A3/31/25 23:19H-300-25084-802221Acceptance Issued
Gardenhour Orchards Inc22511 Gardenhour RoadSmithsburgMD21783WashingtonNotes: . 3FarmworkerManually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include driving a tractor, tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; harvesting crops; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions to ensure all work meets employer's quality standards. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker. Tasks will be related to a diverse variety of fruit and vegetable crops. Crops will include sweet corn, peaches, strawberries, cherries, apples and pears. \nWorkers will participate in all aspects of fruit and vegetable production work, including but not limited to: greenhouse seeding and maintenance; high tunnel weed control; bed renovation; application of row covers, stakes, mulches and trellises; transplanting of vegetables; installation of drip lines and headers; and hoeing / weeding. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. Workers will assist with farm maintenance tasks like mowing and weed whacking. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.\n Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.3/15/2511/18/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.13018247466H-2A1/3/25 23:19H-300-24365-576891Acceptance Issued
Lyon Family Farms LLCLyon Family Farms LLC39010 Lyon LaneMechanicsvilleMD20659St MarysLyon Family Farms LLC\n39010 Lyon Lane3Farm workers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse The employer at no cost to the worker will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. Tasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting, and sorting of diverse vegetables and fruit crops. These crops may include but are not limited to: cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, peas, okra, peaches, pears, plums, apples, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, and other specialty vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops.4/7/2512/10/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.13015360259H-2A2/21/25 23:19H-300-25037-671389Acceptance Issued
Hardings Orchard LLC14310 Harbaugh Church RoadSmithsburgMD21783WashingtonNotes: . 3Farmworker and Laborer, CropsWill prune, plant, cultivate, irrigate, fertilize, harvest, and sort out fruit crops while working outside in all types of weather. Peaches and apples are primary crops. Must be able to lift and carry 75 lbs., and pick fruit with a 3% or less bruise rate. Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities as needed. The employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.\nMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields.\nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol(exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. 4/1/2512/15/257:30 A.M.3:00 P.M.13019924667H-2A1/29/25 23:19H-300-25022-634521Acceptance Issued
Wolfe's Pine Valley Farms LLC1150 Fannie Dorsey RoadSykesvilleMD21784CarrollNotes: . 3Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery and GreenhouseChristmas Trees: Tasks will be the fertilizing, weeding, mowing, cultivating, planting, pruning, shearing and harvesting of Christmas trees. Workers may be required to load and bale Christmas trees.\nFarm Maintenance: Workers may be required to do farm maintenance activities including repair or painting of barns and other structures, greenhouses and fences and any other equipment or tools used on the farm.2/24/2512/23/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14102361750H-2A1/23/25 23:19H-300-24351-547730Acceptance Issued
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, LLP15010 Roddy RoadThurmontMD21788FrederickNotes: . 2farmworker and laborer, cropManually plant, cultivate, and harvest fruits and viticultural specialties. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil, mulching and applying fertilizers; planting, transplanting, weeding, trimming, leaf pulling, shoot thinning, or pruning crops; harvesting products; or cleaning, grading, and loading harvested products. May construct and repair trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities. May assist with cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment. \nThe employer, at no cost, will provide worker with any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. Worker will harvest crops according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Crop will be placed into field containers. All work must be performed carefully according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops.\nMust be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions of field leaders and supervisor. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. The employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. 3/16/2510/31/257:00 A.M.2:30 P.M.12405783831H-2A1/8/25 23:19H-300-25003-593408Acceptance Issued
NATIVE CONCEPTS LLCTrueman Vineyards and Winery19906 Aquasco RdAquascoMD20608Prince GeorgesNotes: . 2Vineyard WorkerWorker will be required to complete the following activities: general field, vineyard and garden maintenance; pruning, clipping, trimming; weeding; shoveling; hoeing; fertilize; mulch; hedge; trunk painting; collect soil samples, mowing; hand fertilizing; thinning; pruning; grafting; tying or clipping limbs; planting or transplanting plants and trees; blossom and shoot removal; complete harvest preparation tasks such as wash and sanitize harvesting bins or repair harvesting bins; hand harvest to quality standards of fruit, vegetables, and grapes; packaging produce for sale, load and unload and transport product to processing facilities; laying or planting ground cover; fencing and trellis system maintenance and repair, spray crops; Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, leaf condition, crop damage, complete general hand tasks to include picking up garbage around the field/vineyard/garden, removing old plants and trees, weeding, picking up sticks, rocks and brush throughout the field/orchard; conduct various field and farm clean up tasks at end of season. Maintain grounds and landscaping. Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, Employer will provide instructions and training on specific job duties. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs to include carpentry work and painting as needed. Other duties assigned under this order will be consistent with Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse under Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics Standard Occupational Classification Code 45-2092. Equipment used to perform job duties include, but not limited to clippers, hoe, spade, pliers, wrench, screwdriver, cutting knife, gloves, tractor, planters, hand truck, power pruners, wheel barrows, shovels, hedgers, chain saw, tiller, trailer, forklift, hand truck, lawn mower, etc. All equipment and tools used in the performance of row crops and vineyard duties are provided by employer. May be asked to drive and operate off road vehicles, tractors or other agricultural equipment including but not limited to golf cart, utility vehicle, mowers, post pounders, tractor with spray attachment; routine general cleaning, repairs and maintenance of farm equipment and tools may be required.3/3/2511/3/259:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.19196102539H-2A1/8/25 23:19H-300-24353-554279Acceptance Issued
Oksanas Produce Farm LLCOksana's Produce Farm2517 McGinnes roadChestertownMD21620KentNotes: . 2Farmers and laborers, Crop, Nursery and GreenhousesTasks will be related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting, and sorting of diverse vegetables and fruit crops. These crops may include but are not limited to the following: cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, lettuces, green beans, eggplant, peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, potatoes, and specialty vegetables. Workers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed carefully according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops.\n\nThe employer , at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker.\n\nWorkers must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold, and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, sit on the ground, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 75 lb. Must be able to listen to, understand, and follow simple instructions of field operations leaders and supervisors. This job requires three months of verifiable prior experience.\n2/15/2511/15/258:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14104871925H-2A12/26/24 23:19H-300-24352-551921Acceptance Issued
Dodo Farms LLC1200 Long Corner RoadMt. AiryMD21771FrederickNotes: . 2Farmworker Laborer and CropPlant, cultivate, harvest, wash, sort, grade, package and label crops. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple operation tasks, duties may include: Managing inventory of stored produce; manage customer order process and maintain fulfillment records; Assessment of crops for health and harvest (e.g. size, quality, quantity); Assist and provide input to employer instructions to ensure all work meets employer's quality and food safety standards. This job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable experience. The employer's farm is certified organic. The employer farms to promote the use of biological interactions and cultural practices in place of agricultural chemicals. If chemicals are used, the employer will comply with applicable re-entry restrictions in the field. Field operation tasks will include, but are not limited to: seeding; transplanting; irrigation management, fertilizing, high tunnel production and maintenance; mulch laying and removal; field preparation and clean-up; trellising and pruning; row cover management; disease and pest scouting; organic spraying; record keeping; general farm maintenance; tractor operations; and hand weeding. Monitor the completion of daily farm tasks. Track and report inventory of production supplies to the Employer. Assist at farmers market and with CSA customer order boxes and distribution. The employer, at no cost, will provide the worker with any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. Workers will participate in the harvest and packing responsibilities by maintaining a neatly organized and clean harvest and storage environment and maintain harvest and distribution lists. Workers will assist with farm maintenance tasks like mowing and weed whacking. All work must be performed carefully, according to instructions to avoid damage or harm to crops. Crops may include but are not limited to the following: Leafy greens such as kale collards and spinach; and Root Vegetables such as potatoes, beets, and carrots; other vegetable such as cabbage; beans; peppers; tomatoes; squash; or cucumbers. \nWorkers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination.3/15/2511/30/257:00 A.M.2:30 P.M.14105307290H-2A1/21/25 23:19H-300-25007-598534Acceptance Issued
Pahl's Farm2730 Melrose AveWoodstockMD21163HowardNotes: . 2Farmworker Laborer and CropPlant, maintain, harvest flowers, fruit/veg crops. Harvest vegetables according to size, shape and degree of maturity. Place vegetables into field containers. Carry full container to designated site. Crops may include but are not limited to the following: cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, squash, eggplant, peppers, green beans, peas, okra, peaches, pears, plums, apples, strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins and specialty vegetables. Must be able to listen to, understand and follow simple instructions to ensure all work meets employers quality standards. Must be able to work outdoors in dusty and dirty conditions, in extremes of heat and cold and in inclement weather. Must be able to crouch, bend, and sit on the ground, and lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Must be able to use hand tools such as: shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. The employer, at no cost,will provide worker with any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks. \nDuties may include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, mulching, applying and removing row covers, thinning, or pruning crops; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, participate in irrigation activities and other farm related activities.\nThis job requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience.\nEmployer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the fields. Workers may not report for work while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property is prohibited and will be cause for termination. Workers may be required to do any other manual tasks involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. All work must be performed carefully according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops.5/12/2512/21/258:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.14109781525H-2A3/7/25 23:19H-300-25064-747186Acceptance Issued
Chesapeake Horse and Pony, LLCSummerfield Farm6033 Fishers Station RoadLothianMD20711Anne ArundelNotes: . 2Ranch WorkerAttend to live horses including feeding, watering, loading. Maintain records on horses, assist in birth deliveries; administer meds, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; clean stalls, pens, and equipment. Workers must also halter-break and care for young horses. Responsible for managing and harvesting grass and hay fields. Work hours are 7 AM-5PM Monday through Saturday; days off rotate.5/20/253/20/267:00 A.M.5:00 P.M.12026695974H-2A3/12/25 23:19H-300-25070-764866Acceptance Issued
Burnt Hill Farm25001 Burnt HillRoadClarksburgMD20871MontgomeryNotes: . 2Farmworker Laborer and CropMust be able to crouch bend and sit on the ground, reach, lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Worker must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Must be able to listen to,\nunderstand and follow simple instructions of field operation leaders and supervisors. Requires three months (or 480 hours) of verifiable prior experience. Employer will comply with re-entry restrictions applicable to pesticides and other chemicals used in the field. A designated lead worker or company supervisor will provide instructions and general supervision. Technical horticultural activities will be closely supervised. However, workers will be expected to perform their general duties in a timely, proficient manner without close supervision. Must be able to use hand tools, such as; shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears and knives. Duties may include tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning or pruning crops, clean, packing and loading harvested crops.\nThe employer, at no cost, will provide any tools or equipment necessary to perform required tasks to the worker related to the planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of diverse fruit and vegetable crops. These include grapes, berries, mushrooms and various specialty vegetables\nWorkers may do any other manual task involved in the production of fruit and vegetables. All work must be performed according to instruction to avoid damage to fruit and vegetable crops.\nThe possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol (exception is made for moderate alcohol consumption in company housing during non-working hours) on company property or during work hours is prohibited and will be cause for termination.\nDuring busy planting/harvest season worker may be requested to start earlier and work more than the scheduled 35 hours per week, including holidays. When weather is hot, starting and quitting times may be shifted to earlier or later in the day. This may vary depending on crop and weather conditions.1/7/2511/4/258:00 A.M.3:30 P.M.14433981891H-2A11/20/24 23:19H-300-24313-463467Acceptance Issued
One Acre Farm LLC18608 Wasche RoadDickersonMD20842MontgomeryNotes: . 2Farm Worker, Laborer, CropManually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; or cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.4/15/2511/15/257:30 A.M.3:30 P.M.13015033724H-2A2/19/25 23:19H-300-25040-678170Acceptance Issued
Homestead Farms Inc2250 Millington RdMillingtonMD21651KentNotes: . 1Ag Equipment OperatorWorker will be required to perform a variety of duties found in SOC Code 45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse such as: Clean, repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery such as 130-180 hp tractors, 30' cultivators to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops such as wheat, corn, soybeans; Load inputs and drive trucks to transport to employer’s fields, load employer’s crops and drive trucks to transport to fields and storage facilities such as elevators, bins, silos, piles/bags in close proximity to the farm; Clean work areas and maintain grounds and landscaping; Attend to live farm animals; Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; Attach implements using hand tools; Raise, lower, clean lines; Change belts; Manually rake and/or shovel; Trim tree limbs; speak and understand English.3/20/2511/30/257:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14107083105H-2A1/16/25 4:01H-300-25006-595945Acceptance Issued
KL Lemmon & Son Hay & Straw LLC2510 Ebbvale RdManchesterMD21102CarrollNotes: . 1Farmworkers and Laborers, CropManually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, packing, and loading harvested products. May construct trellises, repair fences and farm buildings, or participate in irrigation activities.3/8/2512/15/257:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.14107461519H-2A1/14/25 23:19H-300-25007-600761Acceptance Issued
Susan A. Mende, D.V.M. LLCWolf Creek Equine Hospital936 Fiorenza DrLothianMD20711Anne ArundelNotes: . 1FarmworkerCrops/Commodities: \nEquine Husbandry. \nPerform semi-skilled manual tasks associated with care, breeding, raising, and/or training horses. Must be competent in basic grooming practices including bathing, brushing, hoof care, clipping. Assist in handling young horses, including preparing horses to show at farm and preparing stall grounds. Set up feed and hay storage and supply room. Set up bathing and grooming stations. Walk yearlings for exercise. Practice walking, standing, and presenting yearlings. Clean stalls by removing soiled bedding and manure. Replace with fresh bedding. Strip stalls and disinfect floors, walls, and surrounding areas for broodmares. Sweep barn aisles, stall areas, ceilings to remove dirt, hay, cobwebs, and other detritus. Mow, cut, weed, and otherwise maintain horse pastures. Maintain/clean and fill water troughs and buckets. Handle basic feeding activities including apportioning grain, hay, and feed supplements according to instruction. Must demonstrate common sense and awareness of safe equine handling procedures, i.e., no running in barns, shouting, abusing horses, leaving gates/stall doors/feed rooms open or smoking in and around barns, sheds, and hay storage.\n\nAssist in loading and storing hay/straw. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping, and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences.\n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable footwear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work. Workers with a clean driving record and/or insurable driver's license may be required to drive company vehicles. Additional hours may be offered in emergency situations.\n\nOutdoor work required when ground is wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity, and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \n\nSupervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex, or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.\n\n\nWorkers with a clean driving record (no major moving violations such as but not limited to Driving While Intoxicated or Reckless Driving) and able to obtain an insurable driver's license may drive company vehicles. Workers with appropriate licenses may transport other workers to-and-from employer provided housing directly to worksites each day and transporting workers around employer's farm during the workday and possibly carrying equipment/supplies and this may involve the worker(s) operating the vehicles across public roads in order to reach the other farm properties to perform their work. Workers are driving multi-purpose vehicles that have a capacity of less than 13 tons, require a standard driver's license to operate, may be used on or off farm by the workers (e.g., drive to the grocery store, bank, etc. at their discretion).3/18/2512/15/256:00 A.M.4:00 P.M.14107411473H-2A1/21/25 23:19H-300-25017-625825Acceptance Issued
Fritz Farm & Nursery, LLC1001 Hollingsworth RdJoppaMD21085HarfordNotes: . 1FarmworkerCrops/Commodities: \nNursery, cattle. \nPerform manual and mechanized tasks associated with the outdoor production of horticultural products. Plant, cultivate, and maintain nursery stock, trees, shrubs, bedding plants, plugs, liners, and other horticultural varieties. Prepare fields/soil for planting. Remove cull stock, debris, tree stumps, brush, ferns, vines and other growth from planting area using hand tools or mechanized equipment (rakes, shovels, hoes, tractors, mattocks, brush hooks and/or axes).. Plant/pot seedlings or ‘liners' by hand or mechanical planter. Propagate plants from cuttings. Prepare trees for digging by tying or wrapping as necessary. Hand dig trees and other plants with shovel or tree spade. \n\nPerform general plant maintenance. Irrigate and apply fertilizer or other chemicals. Train, prune, trim, shear, space, transplant and cull trees and/or plants to ensure availability of marketable products. Shear trees with proper taper and bud cut angle for quality. Tie/position trees and plants by tying or wrapping as necessary. Count, inventory, and grade trees. Select trees for cutting according to grade. Cut trees using axe or chainsaw. Drag cut trees from cutting area. Bale trees using tree baler. Wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twice and/or stapes. Pack, label, tag, pull, sort, and store plants by variety. Clean/maintain work area.\n\n\nFeed, loading, water, vaccinate, castrate cattle, lasso cattle, halter cattle, restrain cattle, sort cattle, wean calves from adults, breed cattle, and ride horses as needed to work cattle. Must work cattle shut and head gate while working cattle. \n\nInstall/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Move and install irrigation pipes and equipment. Dig and maintain ditches. Install and remove levee gates. \n\nApply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions.\n\nWorkers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.\n\nMow, cut, and weed fields. Perform ditching, shoveling, hoeing, hauling, ground preparation, and other manual tasks. Bending, stooping and kneeling required. Use hand tools including but not limited to hoes, shovels, shears, clippers, loppers, and saws. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences.\n\nMust wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.\n\nOutdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements. \n\nApplicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers.3/1/2512/20/257:00 A.M.3:30 A.M.14108771766H-2A1/13/25 23:19H-300-24352-549579Acceptance Issued
Daniels Farm 3886 Old Denton RdFederalsburgMD21632CarolineNotes: . 1Farmworkers and Laborers, CropThe task will be related to planting, growing, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting and sorting of tomatoes, sweet corn, beans and pumpkins. \nThese crops may include but are not limited to the following: tomatoes, sweet corn, beans, and pumpkins.\nWorkers may be required to do any other manual task involved in the production of crops. This\nmay also include the sorting, grading, and packing of produce4/14/2511/1/258:00 A.M.3:00 P.M.13015127337H-2A3/3/25 23:19H-300-25033-659854Acceptance Issued
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