National Agricultural Law Center
U of A System Division of Agriculture
August 13, 2025
Fast facts:
- Aug. 20 NALC webinar will focus on labor law topics
- Webinar is Q&A-style with ag attorney William Mencer
- Registration is no cost online
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.– From wage rates to worker programs, navigating agricultural labor laws can be complex — but an August webinar from the National Agricultural Law Center will help producers and other professionals sort through it all.
The National Agricultural Law Center, or NALC, will host “Ag Labor Pointers and Pitfalls for Farming Operations: A Conversation with Ag Attorney William L. Mencer” on Wednesday, Aug. 20. It is part of the NALC’s continuing efforts to provide legal resources on key agricultural law topics.
“Labor continues to be one of the most pressing legal and operational challenges facing agriculture,” said NALC Director Harrison Pittman. “With the recent change in presidential administration, there is even more to discuss.”
The webinar, which is free to attend, kicks off at 11 a.m. Central/Noon Eastern. Registration is available at nationalaglawcenter.org/webinars/ag-labor-pointers-pitfalls.
The webinar will feature a Q&A-style conversation between Pittman and William Mencer, an Arkansas-based agricultural attorney. Mencer has extensive experience advising producers and agribusinesses on compliance with the H-2A program and other labor regulations. He founded The Law Office of William L. Mencer, where he focuses on ag labor, estate planning, business law and more.
Pittman and Mencer will explore labor law topics such as the H-2A guest worker program, common compliance challenges, wage and hour requirements, regulatory developments and other topics during their conversation.
“Whether its navigating federal laws or building long-term labor strategies, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is for ag employers to have the right legal tools in place,” said Mencer. “I’m looking forward to this conversation with Harrison and sharing insights that can help ag operations.”
A recording will be available following the event on the NALC Webinar Series page.
To read the full news release, click here.