On February 16, 2022, during the hybrid 2022 Winter Policy Conference of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, NASDA members voted to promote agricultural workforce reform and establish more pathways to careers in the industry First, NASDA members adopted policy to support the ability of H-2A and H-2B workers in good standing to apply for permanent visa residence or citizenship, creating opportunities for non-seasonal agricultural employment. Additionally, members acted to deliberately foster the growth and development of a new generation of U.S. agricultural professionals. NASDA President, New York Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. Ball praised members’ actions saying,...

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