Our Work in North Carolina

What the farmers are saying

“We urge the US Senate to take up and pass its version of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Without reforms, many will have to make painful decisions to either cut production or exit the business entirely.”

Dennis NiemeyerNorth Carolina Green Industry Council President

“Your fruits and vegetables will be picked by foreign hands either in this country or outside of our borders. A more stable farm workforce means greater food safety and security to the benefit of all Americans. We ask our Senators: Please don’t miss this opportunity to help our industry.”

Bert LemkesTri-Hishtil General Manager and AmericanHort member

“We’ve seen through the COVID emergency funds that Congress can act in a matter of weeks and months and that’s the kind of urgency that we need to keep our food production cost-efficient so we can pass it on to the consumer and keep the viability of the American farm alive.”

Greg CardamoneGeneral Manager of L&M Companies, N.C. food distributor

What the North Carolina press is saying

NC Ag on Labor and H-2A Overhaul,” Progressive Farmer, July 20, 2022

Labor Shortage Hitting North Carolina Farms,” Spectrum News 1, July 29, 2022

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