Resources for Farm Employers

For employers or industry associations who want to organize a health fair event for the farm workforce, there are two primary types of health providers that can usually do this:  

1. Community Health Centers  
2. Health Departments 

An additional option to facilitate health care access for workers is NCFH’s Call for Health program.  It’s a free, bilingual helpline that farmworkers can call or text to receive help in finding and scheduling medical appointments that they need, anywhere in the U.S. This service is especially helpful for H-2A guest workers or farmworkers who move for employment.  

​See below for more information on each healthcare option. 

​Community Health Centers

• Provide services to any migratory or seasonal farmworker, regardless of their ability to pay.  
• Some have mobile health care units that can come to your farm.   
• Services may be offered free of charge or on a sliding scale based on the patient’s income if they do not have health insurance.   
• May be able to assist with transportation to and from clinics. 
• Find your closest health center with our map. ​​​

What specific services can health centers offer farmworkers?
This resource describes the specific primary and preventative care services offered by health centers and how to find them. Download the resource:
– English version (PDF)
– Spanish version (PDF)

Health Departments

• Many health departments can provide on-site vaccine clinics and other preventative health services for producers and their workforce.  
• Want to contact your local health department about vaccines or other health care services they offer? Use this directory to find contact information. 

Call for Health/Una Voz para la Salud

Established in 1995 by NCFH, this nation-wide, bilingual health information and referral service helpline offers:  

• Support for farmworkers and farm employers to identify local health care resources, schedule appointments, and identify support services if needed (such as transportation to the appointment).  
• Interpretation services for farmworkers during their medical appointment.  
• Limited financial assistance to help farmworkers and their families find and pay for health care anywhere in the United States.  
• Posters and flyers in English and Spanish available for free. 

• Visit Call for Health for more information. 

Infectious diseases like measles, tuberculosis, and the flu can spread quickly among communities, and especially among farm employees that may share housing or transportation. See below for educational materials for workers and employers, as well as promising practices developed by producers to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.​​

“Your operation is going to be dependent on whether your employees come back day after day.”
— Georgia farm employer on facilitating COVID-19 vaccines for his workforce

Resources for Farmworkers 
NCFH has made print materials and videos to provide simple information about influenza, Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis), COVID-19, tuberculosis, and emerging disease issues like New World Screwworm and measles.  Some of these materials have been reviewed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and all materials developed by NCFH for farmworkers are reviewed by a committee of farmworkers with experience in both crop and livestock production.  We encourage employers to use these materials to supplement orientations and safety trainings for workers.  Most materials are available in English and Spanish, and many are available in other languages spoken by farmworkers, such as Nahuatl, Mixteco, Tsotsil, and Haitian Creole.  Go to our Infectious Disease Hub to see all the materials. 

COVID-19 Risk Management Promising Practices 
Many employers have implemented effective and efficient practices during the pandemic to protect workers from COVID-19.  We have documented some of those efforts in our Promising Practices by Employers page. 

Flu and Tdap Vaccines: Why Should Employers Encourage Them? 
See the statistics in this flyer about the need for Tdap and flu vaccines among farmworkers. Flu and Tdap vaccines are very important for farmworkers, but many do not have them. Available in English and Spanish. 

COVID-19 Resources from Partner Organizations 

• Farmworker housing and workplace best practices from the Wisconsin Farmworker Project.  
• Resources for California employers & informational posters for workers in English and Spanish from the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety.

With the rise in heat hazard warnings, it is becoming more and more important for agricultural employers to implement heat illness prevention measures and plans for emergencies.  

NCFH Resources  ​

• Hydration and Electrolyte Balance Flyer: Help your workers understand the importance of staying hydrated and maintaining proper electrolyte balance. Available in English and Spanish.
• Heat Stress Management Webinar: Learn how employers can educate themselves and their management teams about recognizing signs of heat stress and developing operational protocols for heat emergencies.

​Partner Organization Resources

Cal/OSHA Heat Safety Materials: Bilingual flyers covering heat stress prevention, shade requirements, and hydration guidelines.

Mental Health Resources

Our partner organizations provide specialized mental health resources for agricultural communities. For personalized assistance finding mental health services for your workers, contact NCFH’s Call for Health program.

Partner Resources

Rural Health Information Hub: Farmer mental health and suicide prevention resources
AgrAbility: Mental and behavioral health guidance for agricultural workers
AgriSafe Network: Integration strategies for behavioral health in agricultural healthcare settings

For additional resources and tools, visit NCFH’s Mental Health Resource Hub.

Custom Health Education Training

NCFH provides tailored health education training for agricultural employers of all sizes. Our experienced team ensures all training sessions are interpreted into the languages your workers speak, including Mesoamerican Indigenous Languages.

Ready to provide health education training for your workforce? Contact us to learn more or schedule a training.