H-2A labor costs are putting Michigan farmers out of business

Farmers are hoping the bipartisan Supporting Farm Operations Act that would freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate becomes a law because otherwise many will be out of business.

“Michigan farmers who rely on seasonal guest workers are in critical need of a stable and predictable wage structure to be able to keep supplying consumers with a safe and affordable food supply that is grown on our soil,” said Matt Smego, director of public policy for the Michigan Farm Bureau.

Ken DeCock said the program is unfair…

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