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AAW Policy Bites: Agricultural Labor & Workforce Stability: Guest Worker Programs & Ag Labor Supply

Topic: Guest Worker Programs & Ag Labor Supply


A reliable workforce is essential for American agriculture. AAW supports fair and efficient guest worker programs that allow farmers to hire the labor they need while protecting the rights and safety of workers.


📌 Our Position: AAW advocates for streamlined visa programs, reduced bureaucracy, and policies that match labor supply with agricultural demand. We oppose measures that make it harder—or more expensive—for farmers to hire legally authorized seasonal workers.


👩‍🌾 Why It Matters: Without adequate labor, crops go unharvested and farms lose productivity. Strengthening guest worker programs helps sustain food production, stabilize rural economies, and support the people who power agriculture.


📖 Policy Reference: 2024 AAW Policy Positions, page 4.


🌾 If agricultural policy is something you’re passionate about, American Agri-Women is your home. We bring together women across the country who are engaged in farming, ranching, agribusiness, and ag policy.


 
 
 
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