The ongoing struggle to pass immigration reform in Congress is directly impacting farmers in Kansas and Missouri, particularly dairy farmer Mark Fellwock. Fellwock faces significant challenges in finding reliable workers for his dairy operation, hindering its smooth functioning. Despite efforts to advocate for changes to the H-2A visa program to allow for year-round workers, his appeals have not gained traction in Washington. The enduring gridlock in Congress on immigration issues is leaving farmers in these states grappling with labor shortages in the agriculture sector, severely affecting their productivity and competitiveness on a national scale.
Struggling Dairy Farmers Seek Year-Round Workers Amid Labor Shortage, US
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