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Magdiel Soriano: TN Visa Workforce Insights | Ep. 211
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In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Magdiel Soriano, Assistant Extension Professional in Swine at the University of Missouri, explains how TN visa professionals support U.S. swine operations. He shares survey insights on workforce education, skills, and motivations, highlighting strategies to improve training, integration, and retention. Learn how labor research can strengthen productivity and long-term workforce stability. Listen now on all major platforms!
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"The TN visa program allows trained professionals from Mexico and Canada to contribute to specialized agricultural roles in structured three-year employment periods."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Magdiel Lopez Soriano is an Assistant Extension Professional in Swine and a PhD student at the University of Missouri, focusing on workforce development, swine health, and production systems. With experience in research and large-scale farm management, his work supports producers through data-driven labor strategies and technical training. Learn more from Magdiel Lopez Soriano on The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:09) Introduction
- (03:34) TN visa basics
- (04:45) Survey design
- (06:24) Key findings
- (07:32) Workforce skills
- (10:57) Future research
- (11:59) Closing thoughts
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