Dairy farmers across the United States are seeking passage of a much needed AGjobs bill that will include a guest worker program. According to Dairy Today, nearly half of the U.S.’s dairy work force are immigrants. Facing increased I-9 audits from ICE, dairy employers are increasingly asking for the passage of an AGjobs bill that includes a guest worker program that would allow many dairy workers to step out of the shadows and become authorized employees.
Dairy farmers have been asking for a guest worker program for years – when will Congress hear them?