Author Bio

Sarah Black is the Director of Great Lakes Ag Labor Services, an affiliate company of Michigan Farm Bureau. GLALS is the largest agency in Michigan that sources temporary and seasonal labor through the federal H-2A visa program. Now entering their 12th year of operation, GLALS partners with state Farm Bureaus to provide H-2 and H-2B services to farms in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and Texas, and brought in over 2,800 workers in 2025. Sarah's service to Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) spans over 30 years, including over 20 years in the policy & legislative arena serving as both the Director of the Public Policy & Commodity Division and MFB’s National Legislative Counsel. Sarah grew up on a dairy farm, and is a proud Spartan and alumnus of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at Michigan State University. Presentation: A Legal Workforce - What's new with H-2A and how it can work for your farm: The federal H-2A guestworker program has underwent many changes in the last couple of months, including a new wage rate rule and increased flexibilities for farms. Come learn about how H2-A can effectively be used on your farm, the employer requirements, resources available, and an overview of the latest legislative and regulatory changes.