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H-2A Overview

What is H-2A?

The H-2A program is the only legal non-immigrant foreign worker visa program available to agricultural employers with a seasonal labor need.

Who Can Use H-2A?

Any U.S. agricultural employer that demonstrates a seasonal recurring labor need may apply for the H‐2A program. Our clients represent a broad spectrum of the agricultural industry from small, family farms to large, corporate producers including:

  • Grain, wheat, sugarcane, and other row crop growers
  • Fruit and vegetable growers
  • Orchards and vineyards
  • Organic and specialty agricultural businesses
  • Wholesale nurseries and horticultural operations
  • Christmas tree farms
  • Aquaculture (crawfish, catfish harvesting)
  • Farm labor contractors providing agricultural services
  • Cotton gins
  • Livestock operations
  • Agricultural and horticultural associations

Why Choose H-2A?

Reliable Labor

Agricultural work includes some of the toughest and most important jobs in the world. The H-2A program provides a way to link capable, reliable and legal labor to agricultural employers in need. H-2A workers typically return to the same employer year after year, providing essential help nationwide. For decades, AgWorks has helped employers connect with over 15,000 workers each year.

Legal Labor

Farmers face many obstacles in today’s global economy, including access to a reliable and legal workforce. Studies show that a large portion of the U.S. agricultural workforce is unauthorized. As national security concerns increase, workers who have been involved with agricultural work in the past may no longer be available. The H-2A program is a dependable and lawful avenue to obtain legal workers.

Grow Your Business

A dependable workforce is an essential component to successful business growth. AgWorks helps hundreds of clients each year to  grow their businesses using the H-2A program. A stable workforce provides employers the confidence needed to expand their operations and to meet increased market demand.

A Successful Growing Season

Our passion to help our clients drives us to know each employer and identify their individual needs. This hands on approach maximizes benefits and minimizes potential liabilities of the H-2A program. The process is neither easy nor routine, but AgWorks has the experience, knowledge and commitment to customer service to help with a successful growing season using the H-2A program.

AgWorks Helps You Navigate the Complex H-2A Process

AgWorks is the premier H-2A agent providing personal, expert and ethical services for U.S. growers that depend on seasonal labor in an era of increasing labor complexity.

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We can breathe a little easier at night knowing AgWorks has our back. Their experienced staff provides us with a worry-free service, handling all the details for us so that we only have to proof read, approve and sign.

─ Vegetable Grower, GA

AgWorks handled all the paperwork and legal hassles and we have had the most profitable year in our 20 years in business. AgWorks handled everything and made it hassle free. I look forward to next year knowing my labor problems are a thing of the past.

─ Wholesale Horticultural Grower, GA

Using H2 program and AgWorks we have been able to increase production on our farm. With AgWorks taking care of most of the paperwork to get these workers here, it allows me to do what I love, farming.

─ Vegetable and Fruit Grower, GA

AgWorks has an excellent staff that keeps us updated on the continuously changing laws of the program… without the H2A program, we would not have the work force needed to gather our nearly 4000 acres of vegetables.

─ Vegetable Grower, GA

I was told Agworks was the best, and Dan’s experience in this field gives them a competitive edge. After one season I can see why. I don’t believe I have ever worked with any company who is as thorough and prompt.

─ Fruit and Vegetable Grower, AL

We rely heavily on AgWorks to keep us abreast of changes and guide us safely through the various processes. AgWorks staff is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. We regularly recommend AgWorks for anyone contemplating using the H2A program.

─ Horticultural Grower, LA

AgWorks takes all the confusion of migrant worker programs and turns it into a well-organized, step-by-step process. The convenience of knowing when to do what and the assurance of having an agent to help you through each step are invaluable.

─ Greenhouse Grower, NJ

Without the program and AgWorks, we would be out of business. My experience with AgWorks has been more than positive. They always answer the phone and make sound recommendations.

─ Berry Grower, NC
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