The International Fresh Produce Association took the stage at the National Immigration Forum’s Leading the Way Conference to shine a light on a hot topic.Read More
Currently, the U.S. House’s best shot for resolving DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a bill that includes an revised Ag Act, which would replace H-2A with the H-2C program.
The President’s proposed immigration plan has drawn criticism from agricultural sectors, but is an important first step in fixing the long-broken system.
If Congress does not act before the New Year, the legislation passed by the Senate last year will expire and the whole process will have to start over.
Ohio growers converged at the meeting in Willard, OH, put on by United Fresh to touch base on policy issues including the Farm Bill, FSMA, and immigration reform.