2026 H-2A ROUNDTABLES (SONOMA)
About this Event
July 30, 2026 (8 AM—3:30 PM) - Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Santa Rosa
Registration includes lunch. Advanced registration rate is $50/person and $75/person on the day of the event.
Join APMA for upcoming H-2A Roundtables designed to help agricultural employers stay compliant and informed. Engage directly with government agencies and leading legal experts for timely updates, practical guidance, and real-world insights on H-2A requirements and enforcement trends.
These sessions also provide a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, discuss challenges, and gain actionable strategies to strengthen your compliance efforts.
Participating Government Agencies
- California Department of Housing and Community Development
- City of Salinas
- Employment Development Department - Foreign Labor Certification
- U.S. Consulate - Tijuana and Monterrey
- U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Foreign Labor Certification/CNPC
- U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division
Legal and Industry Experts
- Luis Barrera – Director of Operations, Empire FLC
- Mariana Barrera – Chief Administrative Officer, Empire FLC
- Rebecca Hause-Schultz - Partner, Fisher & Phillips
- Lydia Hock - Founder, LaborMex
- Ruben Lugo - Principal, Impact Ag Labor
- Jeanne Malitz - Principal, Malitz Law
- Carmen Ponce - VP & General Counsel, Labor - Tanimura & Antle
- Jason Resnick - Sr. VP & General Counsel, Western Growers
- H David Singh - HR Director, West Coast Tomato Growers
- Chris Schulte - Partner, Fisher & Phillips
Topics
- EDD - Updates and Best Practices
- H-2A Best Practice Panel - Industry Experts
- Housing Panel
- DOL ETA OFLC - Updates and Best Practices
- DOL Wage & Hour - Enforcement and Common Violations
- Legal Panel
- US Consulate Tijuana/Monterey - Updates and Best Practices
- USCIS Updates
Please note that topics and speakers are subject to change. This session will be presented in English only.
We reserve the right to refuse sponsorship of or participation in any of the listed events. For further questions, please contact the APMA office at 831.422.8023.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20 to USD 108.55
