Chalmers Carr on Navigating the Challenges of the H-2A Visa Program for American Agriculture
Episode description
In this episode of American Potential, host Jeff Crank speaks with Chalmers Carr, President and CEO of Titan Farms, the largest peach producer on the East Coast. Carr delves into the intricacies of the H-2A visa program, a crucial tool for American agriculture that has benefited both his farm and its workers for decades. He shares how the program has been essential in maintaining a legal, reliable workforce, allowing Titan Farms to thrive and contribute to the U.S. food supply.
Carr also discusses the recent changes implemented by the Biden-Harris administration that have made the H-2A program more cumbersome and costly to use. These new regulations have increased operational challenges, raising concerns about the future of American farming and the impact on food prices.
Tune in to learn about the vital role of the H-2A visa program in American agriculture and the potential consequences of the current administration's policy
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