H-2A Labor Demand Surging

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Recently released data from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reflects surging demand for temporary agricultural employees under the H-2A program.  DOL data for the first two quarters of fiscal year 2022 indicate that program applications increased 17.5% over the previous fiscal year.  At the same time, the total number of jobs certified by DOL’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification …