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Our H-2A News Blog is designed to keep you up to date with all the happenings in our company, the H-2A Program, and the H-2A community. We hope you come back often.
Wages, Taxes, and Other Worker-Related H-2A Visa Program Responsibilities
In addition to the H2A Visa Program’s eligibility requirements, there are also many worker-related responsibilities that are important to know as an H-2A employer. Find out what these 9 essential requirements are and how to stay compliant with the H-2A Visa Program.
Preparing to Apply for the H2A Program: What You Need to Know
The H2A Program provides farmers and ag businesses with a legal solution for hiring foreign, skilled H2A labor. While the H2A Program process is complex, being prepared goes a long way toward making it as smooth and fast as possible. Find out how you can help streamline the process to get your H2A Program Temporary Labor Certification and skilled workers in time for harvest.
Which Category of H2A Employer Are You?
The government-mandated H2A Program provides a legal way for farmers to hire skilled, foreign farm labor. Certain types of farms and ag businesses are eligible to participate and, depending on your type of operation, you may need to meet additional requirements. Find out what category you fall in and what your extra requirements and timeline look like.
Is Your Farm or Ag Business Eligible for the H2A Program?
The H2A Program is a government-mandated program designed to help fill the labor shortage gap for American farmers unable to find sufficient domestic farm workers. Farms and ag business must meet a range of criteria to be eligible to participate. Find out if your ag operation is eligible.
Key Takeaways from the NCAE Ag Forum: What H-2A Employers Need to Know
The NCAE Ag Forum’s annual event was head in Las Vegas December 3 - 5, 2025. USA Farm Labor was there to gather all the updates, changes, and predictions for 2026. Read the key takeaways to stay informed about the H-2A Program and get the latest on ag labor.
Is Your Farm a Hobby or a Business?
A mere 66% of farm operations have a strategic plan but adopting a business mindset helps ensure a bright future and lasting legacy. Learn 10 business principles every farm and ag business should implement to provide a foundation for success, and how the H-2A Program can be a key factor.
Why More U.S. Farmers Are Turning to the H2A Visa Program
Learn why the H2A Visa Program was created, what it is, and how it fills a huge void for U.S. farmers that can’t find sufficient skilled domestic labor.
USA Farm Labor Breaks Ground on Larger Building
The H-2A Visa Program continues to grow in response to the lack of domestic workers being willing or able to provide the skilled, reliable farm labor that U.S. farmers and ag businesses need. Learn how USA Farm Labor, one of the leading H-2A agencies, is taking steps to meet the growing demand.
Is Real H-2A Program Reform on the Horizon?
While heightened immigration efforts are compounding farmers ‘ long-standing labor challenges, they may be just the thing that drives real reform for the H-2A visa program. Learn about the current impact and proposed H-2A program changes in the works.
Government Shutdown & What It Means for Seasonal Farm Labor
Find out what you need to know about the government shutdown and what it means for both farmers participating in the H-2A Program and H-2A workers — and what you both can do to ensure next year’s harvest goes off without a hitch.