H-2A Program Remains a Largely Untapped Option for Growers
January 6, 2026
Everyone deserves a fair wage. But an extra $120 million in H-2A pay for just Georgia in 2023 adds stress to operations with paper thin profit margins.
DOL’s revised methodology establishes new wage obligations for specialized occupational duties such as truck driving/hauling, on-farm construction, and first line supervisors.
Rising wage rates among the biggest challenges for U.S. growers. Report analyzes three coping strategies in play.
Ongoing investments in the business and its people help this multigenerational family business make every day better with plants.
While many were busy with the recent Thanksgiving holiday, USDA released its semi-annual report. Find out what the stats are saying.
There are some key regulatory changes developing in the labor area, particularly with H-2A wages and adverse wage rates, that all owners and employers need to be aware of.
Troy Shumaker, Operations Manager at Manzana, will take a deep dive into the complexities and economics of the H-2A program and help you understand its potential impact on your business growth.
The potential groundbreaking legislation could make a meaningful difference for many growers and workers, but it needs a serious push from growers to get it across the finish line.
Department of Labor announces its ruling, which also mandates electronic filing designed to improve employers’ application process.
The volatility of today’s business environment can easily keep you laser-focused on immediate concerns, but there are other issues you need to keep in your sights.
Growers must take the lead to foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment to increase productivity and support their domestic and seasonal workforce.
másLabor, a provider of comprehensive services for employers participating in the H-2A and H-2B programs, has announced a merger with AgWorks H2, LLC, a Georgia-based labor consulting firm.
After his H-2A employees were the target of unfair attacks, Dewar CEO Bill Dewar said he felt he had to step in to defend the program and his team.