The labor shortage impacts every segment of the economy, but custom harvesters face unique pressures. Custom cutters need people to operate expensive equipment while moving up and down the road for a nine-month harvest run. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated Secretary Mark Anderson is hopeful to see positive changes to the H-2A program. “With the new administration coming in, I’m optimistic and excited that we might be able to actually get something put in place to help correct some of these things and get that program back on track working the way it needs to be.” In his interview with RRFN, Anderson also recaps the 2024 harvest campaign.
