As Georgia’s iconic fruits and vegetables—like peaches, onions, and blueberries—near harvest, farmers are facing a growing challenge: labor shortages. With domestic farmworkers in short supply, the H-2A program has become essential in ensuring a steady workforce while complying with immigration policies. Chairman of the GA House Agriculture Committee, Robert Dickey, discusses how labor availability is one of the biggest concerns for farmers, second only to unpredictable weather. He also shares concerns over rising wages and how they impact American growers' ability to compete with foreign imports. Could changes to immigration policies and labor costs determine the future of U.S. agriculture? 📌 Watch now to learn more about how these issues affect farmers, consumers, and the future of American-grown produce! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on agriculture and farming! #H2AProgram #FarmLaborShortages #AgricultureNews #GeorgiaFarming #FarmMonitor #FarmWorkforce #PeachHarvest #OnionFarming #BlueberryHarvest #FarmEconomy #USFarming #FoodProduction #LaborShortages
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