More than 378,000 guest workers were authorized for H-2A visas in 2022. That compares to 103,000 ten years ago. Most of the H-2A workers are in California and Florida to handle specialized fruit and vegetable crops. Temporary agricultural workers are also utilized in the Midwest. Iowa leads the Midwest in H-2A visas. Minnesota and North Dakota are ranked second and third for the region.
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