Labor Resources

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry works with the Maine Department of Labor on agriculture related labor issues. The Division helps farmers research and access farm internship, farm labor and farmland lease or transfer programs.

Interested in finding employment in agriculture or hiring resources? Visit the Maine Farm Labor Link Network.

Federal Labor Laws

The United States Department of Labor has many resources on the federal labor laws related to farm labor, internships, and migrant and seasonal workers. To connect with the U.S. Department of Labor to discuss federal questions, contact one of the following offices:

Manchester New Hampshire District Office
U.S. Department of Labor
Wage and Hour Division
1155 Elm Street, Suite 501
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 666-7716 or 1-866-4-US-WAGE (1-866-487-9243)
Fax: (603) 666-7600

Portland Field Office
312 Fore Street
Suite 101
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (603) 666-7716 or 1-866-4-US-WAGE (1-866-487-9243)
Fax: (603) 666-7600
Voicemail: (603) 606-3109

Bangor Field Office
US DOL / Wage & Hour Division
M.C. Smith Federal Building
202 Harlow Street, Suite 234
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: (603) 666-7716 or 1-866-4-US-WAGE (1-866-487-9243)
Fax: (603) 666-7600
Voicemail: (603) 606-3109