Not only does Caleb grow apples but he also grows asparagus. Congress needs to act so his boys have an option to stay on the farm and continue their family's legacy. #familyfarm #youngfarmers #localfood #protectourproduce
Without H-2A program reform from the federal government, many farms like Caleb’s that have been owned and operated by families for generations will have to sell their land. Unable to keep up with the skyrocketing cost of labor, our fresh fruits and vegetable producers in the U.S. are being faced with losing their small businesses, causing more and more of our produce to come from overseas. Visit our website to learn more about why local fruit and vegetable growers’ businesses are in danger: ProtectOurProduce.com #ProtectOurProduce #LaborPolicy #MichiganFarms #MichiganEconomy #Farming #Agriculture #USEconomy #USFarms