The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that, between March and July (2025), the agricultural workforce fell by 155,000 workers (7%).
The Pew Research Center reports that, between January and July (2025), the U.S. labor force fell by 750,000 immigrant workers.
Farmers, in particular, are being hit hard – not only with changes in the workforce (mentioned above) but the tariffs which may result in lower demand for their crops.
Farmers, especially dairy farmers who need year-round workers preventing their jobs from qualifying for H2A (temporary agricultural) visas, are being hurt by labor shortages.
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