h-2a

Producers Respond to New H-2A Wage Rule
Producers Respond to New H-2A Wage Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations to better protect agricultural workers.  It’s also designed to update the H-2A application and temporary labor certification process.  Not everyone ...
Study: High Labor Costs Impacting Produce Growers
Study: High Labor Costs Impacting Produce Growers
Ask anyone in the tree fruit, berry or vegetable industries, they’ll tell you all about the high labor costs associated with their labor-intensive commodities.  A recent USDA study looked at those costs and what can be done to help producers with their bottom line.   “There...
WAFLA To Host H-2A Summit This Week
WAFLA To Host H-2A Summit This Week
To help those looking to utilize the H-2A program this year, WAFLA will host its H-2A Summit in Wenatchee, WA, Thursday January 12th.  WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum said while many in the tree fruit industry are trying to attend trade shows, or enjoy so much deserved rest and relaxation this time of year, now is when you want to think about the needs for 2023.   “...
USDA Says Seasonal Worker Numbers Jumped in 2021
USDA Says Seasonal Worker Numbers Jumped in 2021
The H-2A program continues to grow in popularity, or necessity, in farm country.  American agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of domestic workers can fill seasonal farm jobs with temporary foreign workers through the H-2A Visa Program.  The Dep...