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Labor costs make up 38% of U.S. fresh produce expenses amid rising wages

Labor costs make up 38% of U.S. fresh produce expenses amid rising wages

The fresh produce industry in the United States, heavily reliant on H-2A workers, faces increasing challenges due to rising labor costs. Farmers who employ H-2A guest workers allocate a substantial portion of their expenses—38% on average—to labor. With wages under the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) set…

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