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#83 Ag Labor, Wages, and the H-2A Program
FromThe Rice Stuff
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jan 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
U.S. agriculture is facing a major labor shortage and increasingly relies on foreign workers to keep food on our tables. The government program designed to help is complex, confusing, and confounding in many aspects. Ag labor expert Kristi Boswell with Alston & Bird law firm conducted a session on the topic at the 2023 USA Rice Outlook Conference. On this episode of TRS, Arkansas rice farmers Jennifer James and Joe Mencer talk about their experiences with the program and how they think it can be improved. With special guests: Jennifer James, Arkansas rice farmer, Joe Mencer, Arkansas rice farmer, and Kristi Boswell, Attorney, Alston & Bird Hosted by: Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon
Released:
Jan 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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