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Course Summary
The UF/IFAS Farm Labor Supervisor Certification program is a comprehensive curriculum designed for farm labor contractors, growers, and agricultural employers who oversee workers involved in farm production, harvesting, packing, and transportation activities. This self-paced online course provides essential knowledge of legal compliance, worker protections, and farm labor management best practices. Upon completion of all 10 modules, participants are eligible to sit for the UF/IFAS Farm Labor Supervisor Certification Exam proctored by our third-party partners, Agriculture Education Services and Technology, Inc. (AEST).
Key Topics Covered
- History of U.S. farm labor and legal foundations (MSPA, FLSA)
- Federal and Florida licensing requirements for Farm Labor Contractors
- H-2A program compliance and equal treatment standards
- Worker pay: wage laws, timekeeping, piece rate, and recordkeeping
- Transportation safety and vehicle/driver preparation
- Housing and field sanitation regulations and inspection readiness
- EEOC compliance: harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and HR laws
- Communication, management style, and cultural awareness
- Pesticide safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Heat illness prevention: symptoms, risk factors, and emergency response
Authors
Developed by UF/IFAS Extension Specialists and agricultural compliance experts, this course incorporates field-tested tools, case studies, and best practice recommendations.
Contact for Questions
UF / IFAS SWFREC – Immokalee
Kimberly Morgan, Ph.D.
Email: FLSP@ifas.ufl.edu
Phone: (239) 658-3428
How This Course Prepares Participants for Certification
Completion of this course is a required prerequisite for the Farm Labor Supervisor Certification Exam administered by AEST. All 10 modules must be completed before participants are eligible to take the certification exam. The course content is aligned with industry objectives including worker protections, recordkeeping, transportation, housing, pay compliance, and labor contractor requirements. Participants gain the foundational knowledge and regulatory awareness necessary
to pass the certification exam and demonstrate their commitment to worker safety and H2A program compliance in their roles as farm labor supervisors in Florida’s agricultural industry.