 This on-line manual is designed for those who own, operate or are considering the development of temporary housing for agricultural and food processing workers.
The manual will help camp operators to comply with applicable state and federal regulations while providing a benefit that improves worker recruiting and retention efforts.
The manual was compiled by John Wargowsky, Executive Director of Mid American Ag and Hort Services in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency. The following organizations and agencies cooperated in the development and/or distribution of the manual.
- Indiana State Department of Health
- Indiana Department of Workforce Development
- U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division
- Indiana Horticultural Society
- Indiana Vegetable Growers Association
- Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association
- Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc.
- Indiana Tobacco Growers Association
- Indiana Farmworker Housing Focus Group
- Red Gold, Inc.
- Rural Opportunities, Inc.
- Southwest Indiana Melon and Vegetable Growers Association
Table of Contents (Many of the links below are PDFs)
- Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
- Introduction and Applicability of Rules
- Permitting an Agricultural Labor Camp in Indiana (The Law)
- Indiana State Department of Health Forms & Guidelines
- Wastewater Treatment and Public Water Systems
- Indiana State Department of Health Rules
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Rules
- Employment Training Administration (ETA) Rules
- ETA and OSHA Self-Inspection Checklists and MSPA Violations Report
- H-2A Housing Inspection, Form ETA 338, Form ETA 338 Instructions
- Farm Labor Housing Loans and Grants
- Agency Contacts and Technical Assistance
Mid American Ag and Hort Services, Inc. -- "Simplifying Labor Issues"
5555 Airport Highway, Ste 100
Toledo, OH 43615-7320
419.724.2930 (PH), 419.531.8465 (FX)
maahsadmin@eisc.org
www.midamservices.org
MAAHS Vision : To improve the working and earnings environment for Mid American employers and workers involved in agriculture and other areas of employment.
MAAHS Mission: To meet the human resource needs of member employers.
United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency
www.rma.usda.gov
RMA Vision - We serve America's agricultural producers through effective, market-based risk management solutions.
RMA Mission - RMA promotes, supports and regulates sound risk management solutions to preserve and strengthen the economic stability of America's agricultural producers.
Disclaimer: This publication contains information on the laws and regulations of concern for private Indiana agricultural and horticultural employers. It is not an all-inclusive listing. It does not constitute a legal document and the publisher assume no liability for actions taken based on the information provided. It is a reference for general educational use. Information is taken from reliable sources as of September 2005. It is the employer's responsibility to keep abreast of current laws, regulations and changes. |