IFPA Reacts to Recent Administration H-2A Actions

June 18, 2026

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) appreciates the Trump Administration’s continued attention to the workforce challenges facing American agricultural employers. Today's announcement expanding the H-2A program to allow farmworkers to work on dairy operations reflects an important acknowledgment that many nonseasonal sectors require H-2A reforms to allow for a more stable and reliable workforce.

While we are encouraged by continued Administration action to improve the H-2A program and better align it with the needs of American agriculture, we are disappointed that this flexibility was not extended to other nonseasonal sectors, including controlled environment agriculture. Greenhouse operations across the country are critical to year-round U.S. food production and continue to face persistent workforce challenges that require practical solutions. Expanded access to the H-2A program would help the specialty crop sector meet demand across growing seasons and provide employers with a stronger, more reliable workforce.

As demand for the program continues to increase, continued investments in the H-2A system are critical to ensure it remains efficient, accessible, and reliable for all American agricultural employers. IFPA looks forward to working with the Administration and Congress to advance practical reforms that strengthen the agricultural workforce, support domestic production, and help keep fresh fruits and vegetables available and affordable for American families year-round.

IFPA Reacts to Recent Administration H-2A Actions

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