Agricultural Labor Reform

Farmers and ranchers urgently need an agricultural labor policy framework that provides a legal, reliable workforce and treats workers with respect. All segments of American agriculture are hindered by critical labor shortages, artificially high costs associated with the H-2A program, and other regulatory barriers to a full and skilled agricultural workforce. Congress and federal agencies should act urgently to reform agricultural labor policies to strengthen food security for families at home and enhance the competitiveness of American agricultural products abroad.