Michigan farmers squeezed by wage hikes under migrant worker program

The H-2A temporary agricultural worker program brings in workers to staff farms during harvesting season.

By: Chicago Tribune

May 15 2024
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On 2,000 acres across three counties, Nick Oomen’s family farm grows crops like asparagus, broccoli, zucchini and cherries. Even with a bountiful harvest, Oomen says he’s not sure how long the fourth-generation business called West Michigan Produce w... [10625 chars]

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